Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane has surgery for broken left clavicle

Thu., Feb. 26, 2015

Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane had surgery Wednesday to repair a broken left collarbone, likely sidelining the dynamic winger for the rest of the season unless the team makes a deep run in the playoffs. Team physician Dr. Michael Terry says a full recovery will take “approximately 12 weeks.” The Blackhawks placed Kane on long-term injured reserve earlier in the day. Kane, who leads Chicago with 27 goals and 37 assists, lost his balance and crashed into the boards after he was cross-checked by Florida defenseman Alex Petrovic with 12:11 left in the first period of Tuesday’s victory over the Panthers. He stayed down on the ice for a short time and appeared to be favoring his left arm or shoulder as he skated to the bench and went straight to the locker room with an upper-body injury. – AP

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