Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist out at least 3 weeks after being hit in throat by shot

Published February 6, 2015 3:53pm EST | Updated May 2, 2016 6:47pm EDT

NEW YORK – The New York Rangers say star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist will be out for at least three weeks after being hit in the throat by a shot.

The Rangers said Friday that Lundqvist sustained a vascular injury in a game last weekend. The Rangers say they are talking to top medical experts about his recovery.

Lundqvist was hurt Saturday when he was struck by a shot from Carolina's Brad Malone.