Sammy Blais Expected to Return Tonight for the Rangers

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October 17, 2022 (10:44)

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After missing nearly all of the 21-22 NHL season, New York Rangers' forward Sammy Blais is expected to return to the Blueshirts' lineup tonight against the Anaheim Ducks.

Blais has been through a rigorous rehabilitation process after tearing his ACL against the New Jersey Devils on November 14, 2021:

Blais was ready to go during training camp before sustaining an upper boday injury to delay his return further. Coach Gerard Gallant commented on Blais,

"This is a minor setback, but he hasn't played in 10 months, so I understand he really wants to play. He's ready to go now, feeling good and strong."

Blais return should help bolster a forward group with injuries that continue to add up. Forwards Ryan Carpenter (ear laceration) and Vitali Kravtsov (upper body) are listed as day-to-day and unlikely to play this evening. Blais is expected to play on the third line right wing alongside Filip Chytil and Jimmy Vesey.

The Rangers are 2-1 early in the season, scoring 14 goals in just three games.

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