Injury Sidelines Melichar

Pittsburgh Penguin defenseman Josef Melichar will be out four to six weeks because of a partially dislocated left shoulder.

General Manager Craig Patrick said Melichar does not need surgery, but the injury will require rehabilitation.

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Columbus Blue Jacket forward Lasse Pirjeta will miss four to six weeks because of a separated shoulder.... New York Ranger defenseman Richard Lintner will miss a month because of a sprained ligament and a bone bruise in his left knee.... The Washington Capitals claimed right wing Andreas Salomonsson off waivers from the New Jersey Devils.