Джей Ти Миллер из «Рейнджерс» находится на длительном восстановлении после травмы.

J.T. Miller, the New York Rangers captain, is facing a period of recovery extending over several weeks after sustaining an upper-body injury during a recent game against the Philadelphia Flyers. The incident took place during the third period of play, where a forceful open-ice hit by Flyers defender Nick Seeler resulted in Miller being forcefully knocked onto the ice. This isn't the first bout with such an injury for the seasoned player this season; a similar upper-body condition led to him missing two games back in late November. There's speculation that the current injury might have been exacerbated during a prior game against the St. Louis Blues. Miller, age 32, has consistently been a valuable asset on the ice, amassing 10 goals and 12 assists within just 35 games this season—a total of 22 points. Over his enduring 14-year tenure in the National Hockey League, he has contributed to the rosters of teams like the Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Vancouver Canucks. With origins in East Palestine, Ohio, Miller has been averaging nearly 21 minutes of ice time per game this season. His Corsi for percentage stands at 54.3, coupled with a relative Corsi of 6.3, reflecting his contribution to the team's possession game. Since being drafted 15th overall by New York in the first round of the 2011 NHL Draft, Miller has accumulated an impressive career total of 270 goals and 461 assists, summing up to 731 points through 906 games. The captain's current injury comes as a considerable blow for the Rangers in their quest for consistency and better team performance this season. J.T. Miller has been instrumental, especially since his return to the Rangers last season after his stint with the Vancouver Canucks, strengthening his on-ice partnership with Mika Zibanejad. His leadership and performance have been vital to the team's strategies, particularly in challenging game environments. This period without their captain places additional pressure on the Rangers as they aim to solidify their standings, especially home games at Madison Square Garden, where they've had difficulty maintaining momentum. To navigate the interim without a key player like Miller, the team must seek alternative avenues for leadership and scoring potency.