(MENAFN- Kora) The 25-year-old picked up the knock in a bizarre collision with Blues forward Brendan Morrow, who had been hit by Kane's team-mate Sheldon Brookbank
Kane is set for three weeks on the sidelines, likely ruling him out of the Blackhawks' 12 remaining fixtures
However, NHL champions Chicago look likely to reach the play-offs for a sixth consecutive season, where Kane will be crucial if they are to go about retaining the Stanley Cup
Coach Joel Quenneville was not too concerned to see his top points scorer injured after the game, placing confidence in his squad to step up in Kane's absence
"It was a freak play, it can happen. We've been fortunate most of the year. We'll deal with it.
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