Both Andrew Copp and Filip Chytil were unable to finish the game against the Islanders, and did not participate in Friday’s practice. Copp has an undisclosed lower body injury, while Chytil reportedly was sore following a cross check earlier in the game.
Per Gerard Gallant, both players should be ready frot he playoffs, though given that he initially said that Copp went to the lockerroom for a non-injury related matter, it’s hard to know for sure what to expect.
Still, it would make sense that the Rangers are taking it cautiously with these injuries, given that there are only four more games before the playoffs, and the team is already locked into at least second place in the standings.
Also worth noting, is that Kaapo Kakko skated for the first time since being injured. The young Finn skated by himself but given the concerns over a possible knee or ankle injury, the fact he was on the ice at all is encouraging.
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