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.
Here's where Kevin Shattenkirk sustained a shoulder injury after a hit from J.T. Miller against the Lightning on Monday. pic.twitter.com/s5DPHeBcPy
— Shayna (@hayyyshayyy) December 12, 2018
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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