New York Rangers defenseman Ok’Andre Miller, heart, celebrates with Alexis Lafreniere (13) after they defeated the Dallas Stars in time beyond regulation of an NHL hockey sport Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in New York. (AP Picture/Adam Starvation)
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The New York Rangers head into the third week in January with two very winnable contests in opposition to the underside of the Japanese Convention. They’ll must win with out two key gamers although.
Head coach Gerard Gallant introduced that forwards, Julien Gauthier and Chris Kreider will be out for Sunday’s contest against the Montreal Canadiens. Early Sunday morning the Rangers introduced that Gauthier might be positioned on IR with an upper-body harm. Kreider on the opposite hand exited Tuesday’s 4-3 win over Minnesota with an upper-body harm of his personal and has not performed since.
Gauthier sustained his harm in New York’s 2-1 comeback win over Dallas when teammate Sammy Blais collided with the 25-year-old. Blais later returned to the ice however Gauthier didn’t return and now might be out for the foreseeable future.
Whereas freshly called-up Ryan Carpenter shouldn’t be anticipated to see ice time on Sunday, he gives an additional ahead for the Rangers as they unveil a newly acquired offensive goal.
Former Vegas ahead Jake Leschyshyn was claimed by the workforce again on Wednesday and is anticipated to make his Rangers debut in opposition to the Canadiens. Leschyshyn has not recorded some extent this season however recorded six factors for the Golden Knights final season.
A abdomen bug has been going by the workforce as nicely, however Gallant later introduced that there might be no roster adjustments for these which can be at present battling it. Carpenter seemingly was referred to as up as insurance coverage in case one of the sick gamers was unable to go Sunday as nicely.
New York will look to document their third straight win, or lengthen their level streak to eight video games in opposition to the Canadiens.
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