New York Rangers players Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin are currently sidelined due to lower-body injuries. Both players' absences are expected to impact the team's upcoming schedule.
Adam Fox Injury Status
Defenseman Adam Fox has been placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR). This designation requires him to miss a minimum of 10 games and 24 days, making him ineligible to play until January 31. His condition will be reevaluated upon his eligibility for activation.
The specific circumstances of Fox's injury remain unclear. He participated in the team's 3-2 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth on Monday, playing 23:30. His final shift concluded with 3:14 remaining in the third period of that game.
Fox previously missed 14 games from December 2-29 due to an upper-body injury. During that period, the Rangers compiled a 6-5-3 record, averaging 2.36 goals per game and converting 15.4 percent of their power-play opportunities. With Fox in the lineup this season, the Rangers' record is 14-13-3, with an average of 2.70 goals per game and a 26.0 percent success rate on the power play. He has recorded 28 points (four goals, 24 assists) in 30 games this season.
Igor Shesterkin Injury Status
Goaltender Igor Shesterkin has been placed on injured reserve, and his status is subject to further evaluation. He sustained his injury at 13:00 of the first period on Monday, following a fall that left him unable to put weight on his left leg. He required assistance to exit the ice.
Jonathan Quick entered the game in relief of Shesterkin, making 15 saves. Shesterkin leads all NHL goalies with 34 games played this season, holding a record of 17-12-4, a 2.45 goals-against average, and a .913 save percentage.
Team Outlook
The New York Rangers currently possess a 20-18-6 record. The team has 13 games remaining before the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 break. Their next game is scheduled for Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres.