LAS VEGAS -- Penguins center Jordan Staal, who came back to play in the second round of the playoffs six days after surgery to repair a sliced tendon on the top of his right foot, had a second surgery about three weeks ago.

"I just had a minor procedure just to kind of help it move along quicker and heal faster," Staal said during a media availability today at the Palms Casino Resort, site of Wednesday's NHL Awards show. He is a finalist for the Selke Award, which goes to the top defensive forward.

He had his foot in a walking boot and was using crutches.

"I've got about three more weeks with this boot and then some therapy and working out," Staal said.

Shelly Anderson: shanderson@post-gazette.com or 412-263-1721

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