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Rangers Captain J.T. Miller Suffers Practice Injury, Considered Day-to-Day

Team evaluation continues after a non-contact play in a power-play drill, with reports pointing to only a brief absence.

Overview

  • Miller left Monday’s practice after lunging for a puck and favoring his left leg, as shown in video posted by reporter Vince Z. Mercogliano.
  • Head coach Mike Sullivan said Miller is being evaluated, and the team has not issued an official diagnosis or timeline.
  • Reuters, citing the New York Post, reported Miller is considered day-to-day and could return to practice as soon as Tuesday.
  • Pro Hockey Rumors relayed an update from The Athletic’s Peter Baugh indicating Miller is expected to be fine, with only a few days missed at worst.
  • The injury comes eight days before the season opener and involves the Rangers’ newly named captain, a key figure after his midseason return last year.