# Rangers Defenseman Smits Out with Injury

> Rangers defenseman Alberts Smits exits with injury as Sean Durzi nears return.
- Title: Rangers Defenseman Smits Out with Injury · New York Post
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/sports/alberts-smits-out-with-injury-as-sean-durzi-nears-rangers-return
- Published: 2026-11-10T06:24:22+00:00
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- Topics: new york rangers, alberts smits, sean durzi, rangers defense, injury, hockey, news, entertainment
## 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.
## Key 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.