Miller’s Lower-Body Injury Under Evaluation Following Rangers Practice Incident

J.T. Miller’s Injury Status: Day-to-Day Update from Rangers Practice

J.T. Miller is currently listed as day-to-day due to a lower-body injury sustained during the New York Rangers’ practice in Greenburgh, New York, on Monday. The promising forward has a chance to return to practice by Tuesday.

Injury Occurred During Power-Play Drill

According to footage shared by The Athletic, Miller was injured while reaching for a puck during a power-play drill. He grabbed the back of his left leg and skated off the ice slowly and carefully, though unaided, indicating discomfort.

Coach Mike Sullivan Responds to Incident

Rangers coach Mike Sullivan was on the ice at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, as the Rangers faced the New York Islanders. Miller was positioned at the team’s practice facility since he wasn’t set to join the lineup against the Islanders. Sullivan remarked, “I just found out myself when I got off the ice. He’s being evaluated right now.”

Miller’s Impact on the Rangers

On September 16, J.T. Miller was named the 29th captain in Rangers history after being acquired from the Vancouver Canucks on January 31. Miller significantly boosted the Rangers’ performance, tallying 35 points (13 goals, 22 assists) in just 32 games post-trade. His overall contributions to the NHL include 709 points (260 goals, 449 assists) across 871 regular-season games and 56 points (12 goals, 44 assists) in 91 Stanley Cup Playoff appearances.

Upcoming Rangers Season Opener

The New York Rangers are set to kick off their season against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden on October 7, with the match starting at 8 p.m. ET and airing on ESPN, SN1, and TVAS. Fans are hopeful for Miller’s swift recovery and return to the lineup.