Adam Sykora injury affects Rangers roster competition ahead of opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 6:14 AM
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.
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