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Major development: Two key players now labelled as game-time decisions ahead of Rangers vs Hurricanes game
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Earlier on Wednesday afternoon, the New York Rangers provided a massive update on two key players who have been Injured Reserve for some time now.
According to Rangers reporter Mollie Walker of the New York Post, the organization had labelled two key players a game-time decision ahead of their game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday.
J.T. Miller and Will Borgen are game-time decisions, per #NYR coach Mike Sullivan.
Igor Shesterkin in goal tonight vs. Hurricanes.
Igor Shesterkin in goal tonight vs. Hurricanes.
Both players have been battling upper-body injuries and have both missed some games for the Rangers. However, on Tuesday morning, both players were taking reps with the team during practice, but were wearing non-contact jerseys.
J.T. Miller and Will Borgen are both getting special teams reps in while in non-contact jerseys. Here's Miller on the PP:
So with that being said, there's a good chance that Miller and Borgen may be playing in tonight's game as they both travelled with the team.
J.T. Miller and Will Borgen remain day to day. They'll both travel.
Will Borgen nearing a return to the New York Rangers lineup?
Will Borgen was placed on injured reserve after missing the past four out of five games for the Rangers due to an upper-body injury. Something that head coach Mike Sullivan has addressed and stated that the team would have to manage going forward.
coach Mike Sullivan confirms this is the same injury Borgen had been dealing with and it's something they'll have to manage accordingly going forward.
Borgen has played 19 games for the Rangers this year and scored 3 points (1-2) while being a top-four option for the team.
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