The Rangers already were short several key players when Wednesday dawned, but in the hours before they were to face the Flyers in Philadelphia they learned of another important absence.
Defenseman K’Andre Miller was added to the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list, joining Kaapo Kakko in that category and further challenging the lineup.
The talented rookie has emerged as a valuable player, even more so with fellow defenseman Jacob Trouba currently sidelined with a broken thumb.
Also out against the Flyers were Artemi Panarin, who is on a leave of absence, and Filip Chytil, who has an upper-body injury.