Rangers coach David Quinn confirmed what everyone in the building saw, that it “doesn’t look good” for defenseman Freddy Claesson after he was driven awkwardly into the boards during the 2-1 win over the Islanders on Saturday afternoon at Barclays Center.
Early in the third period, Islanders forward Matt Martin finished a hit on Claesson that forced him to fall on his right shoulder. Claesson immediately got up, and with his right arm hanging limply, skated to the dressing room and did not return.
It’s hard to think Claesson could be ready for Sunday’s match at Columbus, but Quinn said he’ll know more when he gets on the plane to head to Ohio.