Rangers' Johnson out for remainder of season

New York Rangers defenseman Jack Johnson will miss the remainder of the campaign after undergoing core muscle repair surgery, the team announced Saturday.

The Rangers inked Johnson to a one-year, $1.15-million deal during the offseason after the Pittsburgh Penguins bought out his previous contract.

Johnson, 34, had a limited role with the Rangers, averaging a career-low 16:58 per game while only finding his way into the lineup 13 times. He finishes the season with one goal and no assists.