The New York Rangers have placed defenseman Adam Fox on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury, according to a source familiar with the situation. Fox’s absence is expected to be temporary, with a return anticipated before the close of the regular season. This information was disclosed by a source speaking anonymously, as the team’s formal announcement is yet to be made.
Fox sustained the injury during the third period of the Rangers’ recent 5-1 victory over the Islanders. Currently, the team is just two points shy of securing the second and final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, with 24 games remaining in the season.
As a distinguished 2021 Norris Trophy winner, Fox has been a critical player on the blue line for the United States during the Four Nations Face-Off. He has accumulated 48 points across 58 games for New York in this season alone.
The team’s difficulties are compounded by uncertainties surrounding center J.T. Miller, who also suffered an injury in the contest against the Islanders. Additionally, how Fox’s condition might influence General Manager Chris Drury’s strategy regarding defenseman Ryan Lindgren, an impending unrestricted free agent, leading up to the NHL trade deadline on March 7 remains to be seen.
