Rangers' Chytil exits Game 4 with upper-body injury
New York Rangers forward Filip Chytil left and was unable to return to Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning due to an upper-body injury.
Chytil took a hit into the boards from Bolts defenseman Victor Hedman with just over six minutes remaining in the second frame. He headed to the dressing room soon after.
Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant told reporters postgame that Chytil "should be fine" but had no other update on his status.
The Rangers lost the contest 4-1 as the Lightning evened the series 2-2.
Victor Hedman hit Filip Chytil into the boards. he sat on the bench for a bit then went to the dressing room. #NYR pic.twitter.com/daLB8739gT
— David 🔹 (@DaveyUpper) June 8, 2022
A key component of the Rangers' dazzling "Kid Line," Chytil has nine points in these playoffs. The 22-year-old enjoyed a recent hot streak during which he scored five goals in three games.
New York was also without forward Ryan Strome, who exited Game 3 with a lower-body injury. Gallant said Strome is day-to-day and is hopeful he will be able to play in Game 5 on Thursday.