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Report: Horton dealing with chronic shoulder dislocation

2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game One

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 12: Nathan Horton #18 of the Boston Bruins reacts after Brandon Saad (not pictured) #20 of the Chicago Blackhawks scored a goal in the second period in Game One of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final at United Center on June 12, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by BB/Getty Images)

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We’ve had plenty to talk about regarding injured Bruins forward Nathan Horton today except for one huge detail: What exactly his ailment is. That may have been cleared up, however.

D.J. Bean at WEEI radio in Boston reports Horton’s problem is a dislocated shoulder and it’s one he’s been having treated throughout the playoffs. As it is, coach Claude Julien says Horton is day-to-day.

The report says Horton has received treatment for the injury throughout the playoffs including shots before each game. The shoulder has reportedly popped out multiple times through the postseason but last night’s was apparently the most painful instance yet.

Curiously enough, the injury first occurred late in the regular season against Pittsburgh when Horton fought none other than Jarome Iginla on April 20. That injury kept Horton out of action for the final five games of the season. The coincidence of Iginla having an effect on the Bruins despite not playing for them is something that won’t be lost on anyone.

We likely won’t get any confirmation on his injury until after the Stanley Cup Final is over. It is possible to keep playing despite the chronic nature of the injury, but it’s much easier for it to pop out each time it does happen. As CSNNE.com’s Joe Haggerty points out, he’s had his shoulder worked on early in his career for similar problems.