New York Rangers Injuries
2026-27 · 7-3-1 · 15 pts · 2nd Metropolitan
The Rangers have 5 players out: Joonas Korpisalo (IR, back about Nov 9), Igor Shesterkin (IR-LT, back about Sep 15) and 3 more, with 2 day-to-day or scratched.
Status and expected return come from the ESPN injury report via our availability feed; “who replaces him” is who took his line or power-play spot in recent games (or the next man up). IR and LTIR players drop off NHL rosters but stay listed here.
New York Rangers players out
| Player | Status | Injury | Out since | Expected back | Who replaces him |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joonas Korpisalo55:16 TOI/GP | IR | Lower body | Oct 110 games missed | Nov 9 | — |
| Igor Shesterkin53:32 TOI/GP | IR-LT | Knee | Oct 115 games missed | Sep 15 | — |
| Joseph Veleno12:05 TOI/GP | IR-LT | Lower body | Oct 67 games missed | Jan 3 | —Who benefits → |
| Adam Sykora11:10 TOI/GP | IR | Lower body | Sep 2911 games missed | Jan 25 | —Who benefits → |
| Aidan Thompson | IR | Undisclosed | Sep 29 | Oct 26 | — |
Day-to-day and scratches
| Player | Status | Injury | Out since | Expected back | Who replaces him |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Morrow15:40 TOI/GP | SCR | Healthy scratch 11 straight games | Sep 2911 games missed | Day to day | —Who benefits → |
| Matt Rempe8:36 TOI/GP | SCR | Healthy scratch 3 straight games | Oct 153 games missed | Day to day | —Who benefits → |
Who benefits from the Rangers injuries
Injuries around the league
Every team's report is on the NHL injury report; the Rangers depth chart shows the lineup with these players tagged.
Every New York Rangers player on the injury report, when he is expected back, who takes his spot in the lineup and on the power play, and which teammates have gained ice time while he is out.
Where this injury report comes from
Statuses and expected returns come from the ESPN injury report, checked several times a day and matched to NHL player ids, plus healthy scratches from game-day lineups. The New York Rangers have 5 out and 2 day-to-day or scratched right now. "Who replaces him" is the player who took his line or power-play spot in recent games, or the next man up when he has not missed a game yet.
Return dates are estimates and slip often, especially for "upper body" and "lower body" listings. A replacement seen once is a guess; one who took the spot in several games is a pattern. Who Benefits numbers are only as good as the games without the player: two or three games is a hint, shrunk toward no change.
For fantasy, the replacement on the power play matters most: a PP1 spot is worth more than a line promotion at even strength. Check the status again close to puck drop, since day-to-day players are often decided at the morning skate.
New York Rangers injuries FAQ
Who is injured on the New York Rangers?
Joonas Korpisalo (IR), Igor Shesterkin (IR-LT), Joseph Veleno (IR-LT), Adam Sykora (IR), Aidan Thompson (IR).
Who benefits from the New York Rangers injuries?
The biggest absences are Joseph Veleno; each has a Who Benefits page showing whose ice time and power-play share rise while he is out, shrunk by how many games the sample holds.
How often is the New York Rangers injury report updated?
The ESPN report behind it is checked several times a day, and lineup scratches are added on game days. This page refreshes at least every 30 minutes.