The initial prognosis seemed positive for the health of Dan Girardi, as the Rangers’ defenseman was forced to leave his team’s 2-1 win over the Bruins on Monday night at the Garden with a right-hand laceration.
Girardi had taken a Torey Krug shot in the hand with just over four minutes gone by in the second period. He made his way to the bench, and then quickly to the locker room, not to return.
“The first indication is it’s not broken,” coach Alain Vigneault said.