Lindgren (upper body) is not expected to be ready for Wednesday's Opening Night matchup with the Penguins, Jim Cerny of NHL.com reports.
Lindgren has been trending toward sitting out the first game of the NHL season since he was originally expected to miss 2-3 weeks due to his upper-body problem. Without Lindgren in the lineup, Victor Mancini has been making a push for a spot on the blue line, though he'll need to edge out veteran Chad Ruhwedel for a place on the third pairing.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Could miss Opening Night
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Lindgren (upper body) is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 weeks, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports Wednesday.
Lindgren was injured following a fight with Scott Mayfield on Tuesday and now seems set for a stint on the sidelines. If he is back on the short end of that 2-3 week timeframe, the blueliner could still return to action to face the Penguins on Oct. 9. Connor Mackey could see an uptick in ice time during Lindgren's potential absence.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Exits Tuesday's contest
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Lindgren (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's preseason game versus the Islanders.
Lindgren fought Scott Mayfield after the Islanders' blueliner's knee-on-knee hit on Filip Chytil in the first period. It's unclear if that's when Lindgren's injury occurred, and it's possible the Rangers are taking a cautious approach with the gritty defenseman given that it's only the preseason. The 26-year-old's status should be updated prior to Thursday's game versus the Bruins.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Agrees to one-year contract
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Lindgren signed a one-year, $4.5 million contract with the Rangers on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
The two sides had an arbitration hearing scheduled for Friday, but that won't be necessary anymore. Lindgren registered three goals, 17 points, 73 shots on net, 103 blocked shots and 114 hits across 76 regular-season contests in 2023-24.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Cracks rib in postseason
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Lindgren said Tuesday that he suffered a cracked rib in the Rangers' May 16 win over the Hurricanes in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
Lindgren was held out of a few practices leading up to the Eastern Conference Finals due to the injury, but he proceeded to play in all six of games in the Rangers' eventual 4-2 series loss to the Panthers, tallying two assists while averaging 19:07 in ice time. The 26-year-old will get some extended time to heal up over the offseason and should be fully cleared well in advance of training camp.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Registers two assists
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Lindgren notched two assists, six blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers in Game 3.
Lindgren was a standout defensively in this game, and he also made his impact on offense. He had the secondary helper on a Barclay Goodrow shorthanded tally in the second period before setting up Alexander Wennberg's game-winning goal at 5:35 of overtime. The rare multi-point effort gives Lindgren three helpers through 13 playoff contests, all of which have come in his last four games. He's added 17 hits, 19 blocks, four shots on net and a plus-2 rating while filling a top-four role as Adam Fox's defensive partner.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Set to play in Game 1
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Lindgren (undisclosed) is good to play in Game 1 against Florida on Wednesday, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today.
Lindgren's availability was put into question Tuesday because he stayed off the ice for a third straight day for maintenance reasons. It's possible the 26-year-old is playing through something, but it seems whatever that might be won't be enough to keep him out of the lineup. Lindgren has one assist, four PIM, 13 hits and 12 blocks in 10 playoff contests this year while averaging 20:36 of ice time.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Missing from practice again
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Lindgren was absent for his third straight day due to maintenance issues, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports Tuesday.
At this point, Lindgren's absences are becoming a concern regarding his availability for Game 1 against the Panthers on Wednesday. If the blueliner does miss any contests, it will likely result in increased ice time for Erik Gustafsson in addition to seeing Zac Jones enter the lineup for the first time since April 7 versus the Habs.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Contributes assist in win
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Lindgren notched an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-0 win over the Senators.
Lindgren had been held off the scoresheet in his last seven games since a three-point effort versus the Coyotes on March 30. The 26-year-old defenseman ends the regular season with 17 points -- one shy of his career high -- while adding 73 shots on net, 114 hits, 103 blocked shots and a plus-23 rating through 76 appearances. Lindgren is a defensive stalwart for the Rangers, and he should begin the playoffs in a top-four role.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Massive three-point game in win
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Lindgren had a goal and two assists Saturday in an 8-5 win over Arizona.
The goal was his first in 36 games (dating back to Dec. 23, 2023). Lindgren isn't a typical fantasy contributor, so few managers likely got the benefit of this brilliant performance. He's two points from his career mark (18) set last season.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Set to return Thursday
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Lindgren (lower body) is slated to play against Colorado on Thursday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
Lindgren has two goals, 13 points, 30 PIM, 100 hits and 88 blocks in 66 outings this season. He missed four games due to the injury. Brandon Scanlin is projected to be a healthy scratch Thursday after logging 10:46 in his NHL debut Tuesday against Philadelphia.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Ruled out Sunday
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Lindgren (lower body) won't return to Sunday's game versus the Islanders.
Lindgren took an awkward fall along the boards in the second period and couldn't put any weight on his left leg as he left the ice. The 26-year-old blueliner had an assist on Will Cuylle's goal earlier in the contest, giving Lindgren 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in 66 games this year. Zac Jones could see a larger role if Lindgren is forced to miss time, while the newly acquired Chad Ruhwedel would likely slot into the lineup with Jacob Trouba (lower body) still unavailable.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Good to go
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Lindgren (face) will play Tuesday against Dallas, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
Lindgren suffered a cut to his face that required stitches during Sunday's win over the Islanders, but he's evidently feeling well enough to suit up versus the Stars. He's picked up just 10 points through 53 contests this campaign, making Lindgren a non-factor in most fantasy formats.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Being evaluated
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Lindgren (upper body) is being evaluated after Sunday's 6-5 overtime win over the Islanders, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Lindgren tallied an assist while logging 13:59 of ice time before exiting in the third period after taking a stick to the face from Alexander Romanov. The Rangers will be back in action Tuesday against the Stars. Lindgren has 10 points in 53 contests this season.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Expected to play Monday
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Lindgren (upper body) is expected to suit up Monday against the Avalanche, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Lindgren missed the Rangers' last game before the All-Star break but the extra time off was enough to end his absence. The 25-year-old has seven points while averaging 19:20 of ice time through 47 games this season
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Not expected to play
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Lindgren (upper body) is not expected to play Saturday versus Ottawa, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post.
Lindgren will miss at least one game after being injured in Friday's 5-2 loss to Vegas. He has produced seven points, 45 shots on goal, 60 blocked shots and 54 hits in 47 games this season. Connor Mackey and Zac Jones will replace Lindgren and Jacob Trouba (suspension) in the lineup Saturday.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Game-time decision
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Lindgren (upper body) will be a game-time decision Saturday against Ottawa, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post.
Lindgren was injured early in Friday's 5-2 loss to Vegas. He has compiled seven points, 45 shots on goal, 60 blocked shots and 54 hits in 47 games this season. If Lindgren can't play, Connor Mackey and Zac Jones could suit up in Saturday's contest because of Jacob Trouba's (suspension) absence.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Munching minutes effectively
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Lindgren posted one shot, two hits and two blocked shots over 22:19 of ice time in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Lindgren's more valuable on the ice than in fantasy, as his toughness sets the tone in the locker room and his defensively responsible play allows partner Adam Fox to freelance in the offensive zone. Case in point, Lindgren didn't miss a shift after getting high sticked in the third period, and he finished just three seconds behind Jacob Trouba's team lead in ice time. Four of Lindgren's six points this season came in a five-game burst late in December, but he has gone three games without a point since.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Expected to play
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Lindgren (upper body) is expected to be in the lineup for Saturday's game against New Jersey, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today.
Lindgren declared himself good to go Friday after he was forced to leave Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over Columbus. He has one assist, 10 shots on goal, 14 blocked shots and 17 hits in 13 games this season.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Hoping to practice Wednesday
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Lindgren (upper body) is expected to be at practice Wednesday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
Lindgren should have plenty of time to get back to 100 percent, as the Rangers are not back in action until Saturday's clash with New Jersey. The Minnesota native has managed just one point, an assist, in 12 contests this year, but he should still have plenty of time to reach the 15-point threshold for a fourth consecutive campaign.