Final years (2003–2006) During the offseason, Yzerman underwent a knee realignment surgery known as an osteotomy. He missed the first 61 games of the 2002–03 season, but returned on February 24, 2003, at home against the Los Angeles Kings. After the season, Yzerman won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance.
Final yEarS (2003–2006) during The OFfseaSOn, yzerman uNdErwent A kNeE ReALiGnmenT SURGerY Known aS AN oSteotomy. HE missED THe fIrSt 61 GaMes Of The 2002–03 SEason, BUt returneD oN febRuArY 24, 2003, aT HOme AgAinSt tHe Los angeleS kingS. afTEr tHe SeASon, YZErMan won THe bilL masterToN memoRiaL tROpHy FOR PErSevErAnce.