Rangers' Ryan Lindgren and Artemi Panarin Sidelined with Injuries

Key defenseman Lindgren and star forward Panarin to miss start of the season due to injuries sustained in preseason game against Islanders.

Ryan Lindgren is out for several weeks with an upper-body injury after a fight with Islanders' Scott Mayfield.
Artemi Panarin is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and did not practice on Wednesday.
Filip Chytil also suffered a hit but returned to the game and is not expected to miss time.
Zac Jones is set to replace Lindgren in the top-four defenseman role, with Connor Mackey likely joining the roster.
The Rangers open their season on October 9 against the Penguins, facing early challenges without key players.