Game-changing news strikes New York Rangers top defenseman just moments before puck drop

The New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers will be battling out tonight at 7:30PM, at the Madison Square Garden.

However, just moments before puck the New York Rangers announced that top defenseman will not be playing in tonight's game against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Just moments before the New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers game, the organization confirmed that top defenseman K'Andre Miller will be sidelined for the second consecutive game, due to illness.

Just earlier this week, K'Andre Miller was out of the New York Rangers lineup when they faced off against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.

Now, several sources, including the New York Rangers themselves have revealed that the defensemen will not be playing in tonight's game.

Resulting in defenseman Zac Jones to slot in for K'Andre Miller's spot.

Definitely an unfortunate update for the New York Rangers considering the situation they are in with playoffs just around the corner.

The New York Rangers only have four more games remaining after tonight's, all games are a must win, as they sit eight points behind the Montreal Canadiens for the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.

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