Filip Chytil injury: What happened to Rangers forward?

Modified Nov 15, 2024 07:28 GMT

NHL: New York Rangers at Montreal Canadiens - Source: Imagn — Filip Chytil injury. (Image Source: Imagn)

The New York Rangers faced a major injury blow during Thursday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks, as forward Filip Chytil was injured.

Chytil didn't come for the third period after leaving the ice following a collision with K'Andre Miller. He returned for the second period but was later sidelined from the bench and the ice.

The team announced that the 23-year-old suffered an upper-body injury and won't return to finish the game.

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Chytil has garnered nine points through four goals and five assists in 14 seasons with the Blueshirts this season. Meanwhile, the Rangers lead the Sharks 3-1 with the third period in play.

“Day to day,” head coach Peter Laviolette said, as usual. “He’s getting evaluated right now.”

The Blueshirts beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2.

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