Rangers' Ryan Lindgren Sidelined with Leg Injury After Victory Over Islanders: Full Recap and Implications

Tuesday, March 19th, 2024

During a match that ended with a 5-2 win for the New York Rangers over the Islanders, defenseman Ryan Lindgren experienced a significant leg injury. An official from the NHL has indicated that Lindgren is expected to be sidelined for numerous weeks as a result of the injury.

The incident occurred when Lindgren was hit by Islanders' forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau near the end boards, leading to Lindgren's injury. The 26-year-old defenseman had to be helped off the ice by his teammates due to his left leg appearing to hang limply. Rangers' coach Peter Laviolette later shared his worries regarding Lindgren's left knee condition post-match.

On a positive note, the severity of Lindgren's injury is not as critical as first thought, and a complete recovery is anticipated. Serving as the main defensive partner for Adam Fox this season, Lindgren is noted for his defensive contributions. He has managed to accumulate 13 points over 66 games, with an average ice time of 19:13 per game.

In spite of missing Lindgren's contributions, the Rangers are still leading in the Metro Division, boasting 94 points across 68 games. They currently share the top spot for the highest points percentage in the NHL at .691 with the Florida Panthers.

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