Overview
- New York listed the injury as upper body, with reporting indicating it is a new issue unrelated to his earlier ailments this season.
- Under IR rules he cannot return for at least a week, putting his availability in doubt for games against the Maple Leafs, Devils and Flyers.
- Miller played 19:23 in Monday’s 5-4 overtime loss to Columbus and recorded an assist, with the specific moment of injury unclear after a late net-front tangle.
- The Rangers had not announced a corresponding roster move, with Adam Edstrom and Jonny Brodzinski cited as immediate depth options.
- The setback comes during a disappointing season and a declared retool under GM Chris Drury following trades of Artemi Panarin and Carson Soucy ahead of Friday’s deadline.