New York Rangers veteran Cody McLeod broke his hand in Wednesday’s 5-0 win over the New York Islanders and will be sidelined 4-6 weeks.
Staal, Mika, and Namestnikov – maintenance.
McLeod’s injury is unfortunate, as he did everything possible not to engage in a fight with New York Islanders Ross Johnston in the second period Wednesday night. McLeod threw a massive hit on Johnston, who tried to bait McLeod into a fight.
McLeod was able to get away from Johnston, but at the next whistle Johnston skated up to McLeod and initiated a fight.