Shesterkin, Marchand, Eklund Hurt in NHL | New York Rangers News

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It's October 10th? All right, big news dropping in the NHL injury report. Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers is dealing with a serious scare after going down in the second period against the Washington Capitals.

He jammed his skate into the goalpost, bending his right leg awkwardly. He had to be helped off the ice without putting any weight on it. That's a tough spot for the Rangers. Then there's William Eklund from the Ottawa Senators.

Coach Travis Green announced he'll miss an extended time with an ankle injury he suffered during a game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He couldn't put weight on his leg after an awkward hit. Losing him means Ottawa needs to shuffle their lineup, which will definitely affect their offensive options. On the injury front, Brad Marchand of the Florida Panthers is now sidelined for six weeks.

He hurt his left leg late in a game against the Los Angeles Kings after getting high-sticked. It's frustrating for Marchand, especially since he just came back from offseason surgery. This injury puts even more pressure on the Panthers, who are already missing Alexander Barkov. And over with the San Jose Sharks, there's some good news about Macklin Celebrini. He's a game-time decision for the matchup against the Edmonton Oilers, after missing two games with a lower-body injury. He fully participated in practice, but his final status isn't confirmed yet. Bringing him back will be a nice boost when he's ready, but the Sharks aren't going to rush him. So, it's a mixed bag for NHL teams right now.

Shesterkin's situation looms large for the Rangers, while Ottawa, Florida and San Jose are all managing their own injury challenges. Keep an eye on how these developments shake out as teams navigate their rosters moving forward. Stay locked in with New York Rangers News Today. AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story. This has been Team News Today powered by AI.