Oscar Lindberg was a man possessed to start his rookie season. Lindberg scored three goals in his first two games with the New York Rangers, earning the praise of his teammates and the coaching staff. Lindberg finished his rookie season with gaudy numbers for a fourth liner, further entrenching his spot in New York’s lineup.
However, Lindberg suffered a hip injury that required off-season surgery. His name fell off the map as he worked to get back into game shape. When he returned to the NHL, it appeared he had done so far earlier than he should have.