TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 10: New York Rangers defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) skates with the puck in the first period of the NHL game between the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning on December 10, 2018 at Amalie Arena in Tampa,FL.

Shattenkirk out 2-4 weeks with separated shoulder

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New York Rangers defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk will miss two-to-four weeks with a separated shoulder suffered Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the team announced Wednesday.

He sustained the injury on a hit by Lightning forward J.T. Miller.

Shattenkirk ranks sixth on the club among blue-liners in average ice time this season, and he's collected eight points in 29 games.

The 29-year-old signed a four-year, $26.6-million contract with the Rangers on July 1, 2017.

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