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Rangers Defenseman Smits Out with Injury
Rangers defenseman Alberts Smits exits with injury as Sean Durzi nears return.
In brief
Rangers defenseman Alberts Smits exits with injury as Sean Durzi nears return. Rangers defenseman Alberts Smits is week to week with an upper-body injury after being scratched for the win over Seattle, while Sean Durzi progresses toward return after missing five games. Originally reported by New York Post.
Rangers Announce Smits Injury
Alberts Smits is considered week to week with an upper-body injury after appearing in all 17 games for the Rangers.
Smits Scratched for Win
The rookie defenseman was a last-minute scratch for the win over Seattle on Saturday.
Smits' Injury Timeline
Smits took warmups against the Kraken but didn't dress for the first time this season.
Durzi Progresses Toward Return
Sean Durzi, who missed five games, participated in an optional morning skate Monday in a red noncontact jersey.
Rangers Defense Weak Spot
Smits and Durzi are the second Rangers defenseman to go down with an injury this season.
Coaching Perspective
Head coach Mike Sullivan said Smits' learning curve has been steep but he's getting better with every game.
The takeaway
Rangers defenseman Alberts Smits is week to week with an upper-body injury after being scratched for the win over Seattle, while Sean Durzi progresses toward return after missing five games.
