Jonathan Quick Injury Update
Jonathan Quick is on injured reserve for the New York Rangers with a lower body injury. The team moved him to IR after he left a recent game hurt and then missed the next one.
Reports say the injury came from a collision in the loss to the Utah Mammoth. He finished that game but did not dress for the win over the St Louis Blues after that.
Right now the team has not shared a firm return date. He must miss at least a few games because of the IR move under NHL rules.
Recent updates and progress
Quick has been able to skate on his own which is a small positive sign. That suggests the issue is serious enough for rest but not so bad that he is fully shut down.
The Rangers recalled Dylan Garand from Hartford to back up Igor Shesterkin. Garand has been filling the second spot in practice and games while Quick is out.
Coaches and media describe the problem only as a lower body injury. There is no official detail on whether it is groin knee or another exact area.
Impact on the Rangers
Before the injury Quick started six games this season with strong numbers in limited work. He posted three wins plus a goals against average under two and a save rate well above nine hundred forty.
He gives the team veteran depth behind Shesterkin and a steady voice in the room. His absence means more work for Shesterkin and a big test for Garand at the NHL level.
The Rangers planned to manage Shesterkin workload more carefully this year. With Quick hurt the coach now expects Shesterkin to start more often in the short term.
Quick will miss at least the next three games and likely a bit more while on IR. Any return will depend on how he responds to treatment and solo skating over the coming days.
There is no sign yet that the team expects a season ending issue. For now it looks like a week to week situation with regular check ins on his progress.
Disclaimer:
This update is based on current reports and official statements from the New York Rangers. All information is subject to change as more details on Jonathan Quick’s injury and recovery become available. Please check for official updates directly from the team.
