Blues' Steen expected to miss 4-6 months after shoulder surgery

Alexander Steen won't play for Sweden in the World Cup of Hockey this fall.

The St. Louis Blues forward had shoulder surgery and will be reevaluated in 16 weeks, the club announced Friday. He's expected to miss four-to-six months.

Steen missed more than five weeks of action after dislocating his shoulder on a hit by Arizona Coyotes defenseman Kevin Connauton in February.

He posted only four goals and 11 assists in 26 games - including the playoffs - following his return in late March.

The 32-year-old ranked second on the Blues with 52 points during the regular season.

Steen was named to Sweden's World Cup roster in March, but his injury will keep him out until at least early October, meaning he'll likely miss the whole tournament, which runs from Sept. 17 to Oct. 1.