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Filip Chytil News
Chytil (undisclosed) is questionable for Monday's game vs. Florida.

Chytil exited Saturday's game in Calgary after his first shift and did not return. Head coach Gerard Gallant did not have an update on Chytil's status post-game, so his availability for Monday's game remains in question. Julien Gauthier, who is currently the only reserve forward on the Rangers' roster, will likely replace Chytil if he can't play.

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Chytil (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.

Chytil has been out since January 24th but skated on the third line in Monday's practice, suggesting that he'll be back Tuesday vs. Sabres. Chytil had a nice start to the season, scoring two goals with one assist in five games, so his return is crucial for the Rangers' bottom-6 to have success.

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Chytil will miss 4-to-6 weeks with an upper-body injury.

Chytil was hurt on a blindside hit from Evan Rodrigues in Sunday's game in Pittsburgh and will miss at least one month with an upper-body injury. A one-month absence means that Chytil will miss at least the next 14 games and that Brett Howden should get increased usage starting on Tuesday.

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Chytil has returned to New York to be re-evaluated; will not play on Tuesday.

Chytil was forced to leave Saturday's game in Pittsburgh after being hit by Evan Rodrigues. This is a tough break for Chytil, who has had a terrific start to the season, scoring two goals with one assist in his last four games. With Chytil out on Tuesday, Brett Howden will likely take on a larger role vs. the Sabres.

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Chytil will make his season debut on Tuesday.

After playing a full season with the Rangers last year, Chytil started the 2019-20 campaign with Hartford (AHL), where he had nine points (3G / 6A) in nine games. Chytil will draw into the Rangers lineup on a line with Chris Kreider and Pavel Buchnevich and could see some PP2 time. The 20-year-old had 23 points (11G / 12A) in 75 games with New York last year.

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Chytil will draw back into the Rangers lineup on Wednesday.

Chytil was a healthy scratch on Monday but will replace Jimmy Vesey on Wednesday. There is no word where Chytil will slot in but look for him to simply replace Vesey on the fourth line. Chytil has six goals and seven assists (13 points) in 37 games this year.

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The Rangers have sent Filip Chytil to Hartford (AHL).

Chytil averaged just 6:20 TOI in his first two NHL games and served as a healthy scratch vs. the Canadiens on Sunday. The 18-year-old will head to Hartford to work on his game—Adam Cracknell will take his spot on the roster after being claimed off of waivers from Dallas.

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