Rangers’ Brassard tests positive for mumps

Phoenix Coyotes' Shane Doan, right, tries to intercept a pass by New York Rangers' Derick Brassard. (Seth Wenig/AP)

Mumps has claimed another victim.

New York Rangers forward Derick Brassard was held out of action on the weekend with a suspected case of mumps. He has tested positive for the virus, the team has confirmed.

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Brassard becomes the 15th NHL player to officially be diagnosed with mumps.

Brassard, 27, has eight goals and 24 points in 27 games with the Rangers this season.

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