According to the New York Rangers official Twitter account, forward Chris Kreider will undergo surgery to have a rib resected. After being sidelined with a blood clot in his arm, this further step indicates that the speedy power forward will be out injured for some time. The Rangers announced that he will be sidelined indefinitely following the surgery.
OFFICIAL: #NYR forward Chris Kreider will undergo surgery to have his rib resected. Following the surgery, he will remain sidelined indefinitely. pic.twitter.com/CqXuHq3Xlp
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) January 5, 2018
According to Wikipedia, a rib resection is a procedure used to treat thoracic outlet syndrome and involves the surgical removal of a rib.