Nashville, TN (SportsNetwork.com) - Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber suffered a subluxed kneecap during the first-round series against Chicago, the team announced Monday.
Weber was hurt during Game 2 of the series and didn't play again. The Predators were eliminated by the Blackhawks in six games.
Reports during the series said Weber had suffered an ACL injury, but the Predators called those erroneous and on Monday revealed the nature of the issue.
The Predators said Weber underwent a medical procedure and said the captain is expected to make a full recovery in four-to-six weeks.
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