K’Andre Miller was slated to make his return to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday when his new team, the Carolina Hurricanes, visits his old club, the New York Rangers, However, it looks like the 25-year-old defenseman, whom the Rangers traded to their Metropolitan Division rival on July 1, won’t be there for the reunion.
Miller was placed on injured reserve Friday, retroactive to Oct. 20, with a lower-body injury. He has missed the Hurricanes’ past four games, including their 6-2 home win over the New York Islanders on Thursday.
Though Miller began skating with the team on Monday and was on the ice at practice Friday, coach Rod Brind’Amour said he will not travel with the Hurricanes for their two-game road trip — the ’Canes visit the Boston Bruins on Saturday afternoon before coming to New York.