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Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1), of Russia, makes a save on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks center Patrick Sharp during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Chicago.

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Patrick Sharp, left, and right wing Patrick Kane celebrate Kane's goal Tuesday against Minnesota. Sharp suffered a shoulder injury Wednesday and is out 3-4 weeks.

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Winger Patrick Sharp will miss anywhere from three to four weeks, the Blackhawks officials confirmed on Friday, with the left shoulder injury he suffered Wednesday against Colorado when he was checked hard into the glass by Avs defenseman Ryan O'Byrne.Sharp, who will not require surgery, is the Hawks' third leading scorer with 18 points.

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    • Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1), of Russia, makes a save on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks center Patrick Sharp during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Chicago.
    • Patrick Sharp, left, and right wing Patrick Kane celebrate Kane’s goal Tuesday against Minnesota. Sharp suffered a shoulder injury Wednesday and is out 3-4 weeks.
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