Lindgren (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup versus the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.
Look for Lindgren to return to a top-four role following his 11-game absence. The 25-year-old American has collected one goal and 17 points while posting an admirable plus-27 rating through 57 contests this campaign.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Out Sunday
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Lindgren (upper body) will not play Sunday against Nashville, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Lindgren has now missed 11 consecutive games. He began skating recently but remains without a concrete return timeline. Lindgren's next chance to suit up will be Tuesday against the Hurricanes.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Unavailable Saturday
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Lindgren (upper body) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Pittsburgh, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today.
Lindgren, who was last in the lineup Feb. 25, was initially regarded as doubtful for Saturday's outing, and he didn't join the Rangers for the pregame warmups. Lindgren has a goal and 17 points in 57 appearances in 2022-23. With the 25-year-old still unavailable, Ben Harpur is projected to play in his 12th consecutive contest.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Unlikely to play Saturday
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Lindgren (upper body) is doubtful for Saturday's matchup with the Penguins, per Larry Brooks of the New York Post,
Coach Gerard Gallant said there's a "possibility" that Lindgren will return Saturday, though it seems more likely that he'll miss a ninth game. Ben Harpur would remain in the lineup in Lindgren's absence while Niko Mikkola would alongside Adam Fox.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Skating Saturday morning
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Lindgren (upper body) took part in the Rangers' morning skate Saturday, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today.
Lindgren has missed eight games since suffering an upper-body injury Feb. 25. He skated in his usual spot alongside Adam Fox in practice, indicating he could be available Saturday night against the Penguins. Lindgren has a goal, 17 points and a plus-17 rating in 57 games this season.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Still sidelined
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Lindgren (upper body) will miss an eighth straight game Thursday versus Pittsburgh, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
At this point Lindgren should probably be considered out indefinitely with his upper-body issue. Ben Harpur will likely continue to skate in a bottom-pairing role until Lindgren is ready to return.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Out again versus Caps
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Lindgren (upper body) will not be in the lineup against Washington on Tuesday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Lindgren will be on the shelf for his eighth consecutive contest due to his lingering upper-body issue. In his last seven contests, the 25-year-old blueliner notched just one point with 10 shots, nine hits and five blocks. With Lindgren unavailable, Ben Harpur figures to continue deputizing in his stead.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Ruled out for Sunday
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Lindgren (upper body) won't play Sunday versus Pittsburgh, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
Lindgren, who has been out since Feb. 25, has one goal, 16 assists, 69 shots on net, 87 blocks and 64 hits in 57 games this season. Ben Harpur has been getting more ice time during Lindgren's absence.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Remains sidelined
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Lindgren (upper body) won't play Saturday versus Buffalo.
Lindgren will miss a sixth straight game with his upper-body issue, but he's considered day-to-day, indicating he should be ready to return sooner rather than later. The 25-year-old defender has collected 17 points while posting an impressive plus-27 rating through 57 contests this campaign.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Likely out Saturday
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Lindgren (upper body) skated Saturday morning as an extra, indicating he won't play in the evening's matchup against Buffalo, per Colin Stephenson of Newsday.
It appears that Lindgren is getting close to returning, but he'll most likely miss a sixth straight game Saturday in Buffalo. The 25-year-old blueliner has a goal, 16 assists and a plus-27 rating in 57 games this year. If he's unable to go against the Sabres, Lindgren's next chance to play would come Sunday against the Penguins.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Practicing in regular jersey
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Lindgren (upper body) is practicing in a regular jersey Friday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
Lindgren has missed the last five games but the hope is that he can return for Saturday's game in Buffalo. Lindgren has a goal and 16 assists with 87 blocked shots and 64 hits this season.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Still out Thursday
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Lindgren (upper body) won't be an option against the Habs on Thursday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.
Lindgren will be shelved for his fifth straight contest due to his lingering upper-body issue. The 25-year-old defenseman has already set new personal bests in assists (16) and points (17). If he can return soon, Lindgren could get over the 20-point mark for the first time in his career.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Not cleared for contact
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Lindgren (upper body) was still practicing in a non-contact sweater Wednesday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
The fact that Lindgren is still not cleared for contact would seem to indicate that he won't be ready to play versus Montreal on Thursday. As long as Lindgren is sidelined, Braden Schneider figures to remain on the NHL roster. The 25-year-old Lindgren managed just one point in his last seven outings prior to getting hurt and shouldn't be expected to offer more than mid-range fantasy value.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Not playing Saturday
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Lindgren (upper body) will not be in the lineup versus Boston on Saturday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
This will be the fourth straight game that the defenseman will miss. Lindgren has one goal, 16 assists, 87 blocked shots and 64 hits in 57 games this season.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Not playing Thursday
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Lindgren (upper body) will not be in the Rangers lineup versus Ottawa on Thursday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Lindgren will sit out his third straight game with the injury. Expect the Rangers to recall a defenseman from AHL Hartford to fill in against the Senators. Lindgren has a goal and 16 assists in 57 games this season.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Out Wednesday
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Lindgren (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Flyers, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
The Rangers will dress just 16 skaters with Patrick Kane (not injury related) also not yet ready to play. Lindgren should be considered questionable for Thursday's game versus the Senators.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Iffy against Philadelphia
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Lindgren (upper body) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Flyers, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Lindgren's status against Philadelphia will likely boil down to a game-time decision. If Lindgren's unable to go, the Rangers will have to roll with five defensemen versus the Flyers, as the team doesn't have enough cap space to recall a player from the minors.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Out Sunday
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Lindgren (upper body) will not be available Sunday against Los Angeles, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
Lindgren is considered day-to-day after suffering an injury Saturday against Washington, and he'll miss at least one contest. The 25-year-old is averaging 18:55 of ice time with 17 points through 57 games this season. He'll be considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Flyers.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Exits Saturday's game
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Lindgren (upper body) left Saturday's game against Washington after being injured in the first period and won't return, Jon Lane of NHL.com reports.
Lindgren sustained an upper-body injury following a hit from Capitals forward T.J. Oshie. The Rangers dressed seven defensemen Saturday, so Ben Harpur could see some additional time for the remainder of the contest. An update on Lindgren should come before Sunday's matchup versus Los Angeles.
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Rangers' Ryan Lindgren: Provides shorthanded helper
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Lindgren logged a shorthanded assist, five shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 5-4 shootout win over the Oilers.
Lindgren has a goal and three helpers over his last seven outings, and two of those four points have come shorthanded. The defenseman has a career-high 17 points through 53 contests overall. He's added a plus-26 rating, 66 shots on net, 39 PIM, 61 hits and 86 blocked shots while working alongside Adam Fox on the Rangers' top pairing.
