Anaheim forward Teemu Selanne was tied for the team lead with 14 goals at the time of his injury.Anaheim forward Teemu Selanne was tied for the team lead with 14 goals at the time of his injury. (Elsa/Getty Images)

The Anaheim Ducks announced Friday that veteran forward Teemu Selanne will be gone at least four weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured bone in his left hand.

Selanne, 39, is expected to be out no more than six weeks after suffering the injury in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars.

The Finnish star bemoaned the injury after the game, saying he almost didn't suit up due to a flu bug. He missed 17 games last season due to a quad injury.

Selanne has 14 goals and seven assists in 27 games, the fifth season of his current stint with Anaheim. He also played for the Ducks between 1995-2001.

Selanne is the leading active NHL goal scorer, with 593. He has 1,233 points, behind only Mark Recchi (Boston) and Mike Modano (Dallas) among active players.