Rangers place star defenceman Adam Fox on injured reserve

January 28, 2022 - 2:42pm

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) and Calgary Flames defenseman Nikita Zadorov (16) chase the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in New York (John Minchillo/AP).

New York Rangers star defenceman Adam Fox has been placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, the team announced Friday.

UPDATE: Tim Gettinger and Nils Lundkvist have been recalled to the active roster. Morgan Barron has been assigned to the #NYR taxi squad. Adam Fox (upper body) was placed on IR.

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) January 28, 2022

Fox was hurt Thursday in the third period against Columbus after he was hit by the Blue Jackets’ Vladislav Gavrikov. Fox went awkwardly into the boards and did not return.

The reigning Norris Trophy winner had seven goals and 40 assists in 44 games this season.

Fox is scheduled to play in the NHL All-Star Game next weekend in Las Vegas.

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