Adam Sykora injury affects Rangers roster competition ahead of opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:02 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Adam Sykora suffered a lower-body injury during the New York Rangers' preseason opener against the New Jersey Devils on September 22. Sykora was competing for a spot on the opening-night roster but now faces an uphill battle, as he was already behind in the competition. Coach Mike Sullivan stated Sykora's status is still under evaluation, and if he misses the remainder of the preseason, other candidates may receive more opportunities to secure a roster spot before the Rangers face the Boston Bruins on September 29.
- •Sykora left the game after a hit from Mikael Diotte.
- •He was already placed with the AHL group in training camp.
- •The Rangers have four preseason games remaining before the season opener.
- 3:02 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers' Adam Sykora to miss four-to-five months with lower-body injury
- 6:14 AMYahoo Sports — Adam Sykora Injury Could Change Rangers Roster Battle
"The Adam Sykora injury could change the way the New York Rangers roster battles play out as a lineup spot could be up for grabs. The post Adam Sykora Injury Could Change Rangers Roster Battle appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Rangers have suffered a big blow to their depth, losing Adam Sykora to a lower-body injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 3:02 PMRangers' Adam Sykora to miss four-to-five months with lower-body injury
The Rangers have suffered a big blow to their depth, losing Adam Sykora to a lower-body injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 6:14 AMAdam Sykora Injury Could Change Rangers Roster Battle
The Adam Sykora injury could change the way the New York Rangers roster battles play out as a lineup spot could be up for grabs. The post Adam Sykora Injury Could Change Rangers Roster Battle appeared first on HEAVY.
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