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Rangers place Shanahan on injured reserve

Rangers star shelved after suffering concussion in Saturday's game

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Rangers defenseman Brendan Shanahan is wheeled off the ice on a stretcher after being injured in a collision with the Flyers' Mike Knuble during the third period Saturday. Philadelphia won 5-3.

NEW YORK - The New York Rangers placed veteran forward Brendan Shanahan on injured reserve Wednesday and recalled forward Brad Isbister from Hartford of the American Hockey League.

Shanahan has missed two games since suffering a concussion last Saturday after colliding with Philadelphia Flyers forward Mike Knuble.

The 38-year-old leads the Rangers with 28 goals this season. He also has 26 assists.

Isbister has 27 points in 42 games with the Wolf Pack and Albany River Rats this season.

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