The New York Rangers opened the month of November with a 1-0 shutout victory against the Boston Bruins, but have won just one game sandwiched in between a pair of losses since.
With a three-game road trip across Western Canada now complete, the Rangers have a few days off before returning to action later this week.
The Rangers will need as much rest as possible.
It was a tough road trip for New York, as the Blueshirts sustained three injuries in Canada. Against the Calgary Flames on Saturday night, the Rangers lost their captain Chris Drury (due to a concussion) and Brandon Dubinsky (possibly broken right hand).
Henrik Lundqvist is also suffering from an undisclosed injury, but he isn’t expected to miss much time and could be back in goal on Thursday, while both Drury and Dubinsky could be out a while.
Here is a look at some key dates remaining for the Rangers during the month of November:
Thursday, Nov. 12—Rangers vs. Atlanta Thrashers 7:00 PM
This matchup would be a lot tougher if Ilya Kovalchuk wasn’t out with a broken foot. The captain of the Thrashers is expected to miss anywhere from ...
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New York Rangers: Remaining Key Dates for November
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