The New York Rangers have had to finish a game without a key player, Noah Laba, due to a lower-body injury. The injury occurred during the third period of the game. If Laba is unable to play, it could pose a significant challenge for the team. Other notable injuries occurred during this game, with Urho Vaakanainen also leaving the game with an upper-body issue. The team traded Sam Carpath to Buffalo before the deadline.