Flyers' Owen Tippett suffered from internal bleeding

The Philadelphia Flyers were without winger Owen Tippett throughout their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes for what was originally described as a sports hernia. 

On Tuesday, the Flyers winger revealed he was suffering from internal bleeding as a result of the hernia.

Per the Flyers, Tippett was quoted as saying:

“I was unable to return for the Second Round series vs. Carolina due to an internal bleeding issue that I sustained during the First Round series vs. Pittsburgh. Following a series of medical evaluations, treatments, and rehabilitation under the care of the Flyers medical team, I am making progress and feeling better each day. 

"Despite being cleared to travel and skate with the team at certain practices, things did not progress at a pace that I hoped for or would allow me to safely continue playing.”