Losing star defenseman Adam Fox is the last thing the New York Rangers’ power play needed.
New York placed Fox on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) after he sustained an upper-body injury during a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. That means the 2020-21 Norris Trophy winner must miss at least 10 games or 24 days before he can return to the ice.
“‘Foxy’ is not an easy guy to replace for so many reasons,” Rangers coach Mike Sullivan acknowledged after practice Monday. “I’m sure I’m stating the obvious when I say that.