Rangers Place Fox on Long-Term Injured Reserve
On Sunday, the New York Rangers announced that defenseman Adam Fox has been placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR). This decision came following an upper-body injury he sustained during a recent game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Details of the Injury
The injury occurred during the Rangers’ 4-1 defeat at Madison Square Garden. Fox exited the game with 12:57 left in the third period after a collision involving Brandon Hagel, which resulted in him being pushed into the end boards. Upon leaving the ice, Fox was seen holding his left arm.
Season Performance
Before the injury, Fox had an impressive performance this season, recording 26 points over 27 games. His stats include three goals and 23 assists, averaging 23 minutes and 50 seconds of ice time per game.
Long-Term Injured Reserve Regulations
- A player on LTIR must miss a minimum of 10 games.
- The player is also required to be sidelined for at least 24 days.
Upcoming Games
The Rangers, with a current record of 13 wins, 12 losses, and 2 overtime losses, are set to host the Dallas Stars on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcasted on Victory+ and MSG 2.
