Peter Laviolette issues concerning update on Filip Chytil as he sustains an unknown upper-body injury
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New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette provides an update on Filip Chytil's unknown upper-body injury.
Some very unfortunate news strikes the New York Rangers once again as forward Filip Chytil was forced to leave the Rangers game on Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars.
Chytil is not on the bench for third period, last shift ended with 4:00 remaining in second.
Filip Chytil left the New York Rangers game against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night with an unidentifiedupper-body injury and was unfortunately ruled out for the remainder of the game.
UPDATE: Filip Chytil (upper body) will not return tonight.
Things unfortunately don't get better for Chytil, as on Wednesday morning the team hit the ice for their practice and he did not make an appearance. However, he has not been placed on Injured Reserve or listed as day-to-day.
Filip Chytil is not practicing. Upper-body injury, he's being evaluated.
Chris Kreider skated on his own.
Chris Kreider skated on his own.
A very unfortunate situation for the Rangers and the 25-year old forward as he has dealt with plenty of injuries, including several concussions throughout his entire career.
Here's what head coach Peter Laviolette had to say when asked about Filip Chytil's injury and how long he will be out for:
Laviolette wouldn't give up anything on Chytil's status, other than, "it's upper body, being evaluated.''
Chytil has been on fire for the Rangers as he manages to tally 10 goals, seven assists and 17 points in 32 games while averaging 14:12 minutes.
Do you think Filip Chytil will be sidelined for Thursday nights game against the Devils? Let us know in the poll down below and stay tuned to NY Rangers Insider for the latest news and updates on the New York Rangers.
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JANVIER 8 | 608 ANSWERS Peter Laviolette issues concerning update on Filip Chytil as he sustains an unknown upper-body injury Do you think Filip Chytil will be sidelined for Thursday nights game against the Devils? | ||
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| No | 77 | 12.7 % |
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