Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Tyler Kennedy will be sidelined four to six weeks with a high ankle sprain.
Coach Dan Bylsma made the announcement on Wednesday, three days after Kennedy suffered the injury during the team's game against the Atlantic Division rival New Jersey Devils.
Kennedy, 25, has collected six goals, 16 assists and 29 penalty minutes in 42 games this season.
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