Bantering Points: 11/17/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker writes that the Rangers will have to proceed with caution as they navigate yet another Filip Chytil injury (NY Post)

Walker also noted that Ryan Lindgren will no longer wear a face shield as he has since returning from a jaw injury that knocked him out of the start of the season (NY Post)

Denis Gorman relays word that Chytil will not be joining New York for the start of its west coast road trip (Newsday)

Mercogliano examines the next steps for Peter Laviolette's squad as it presses onward without its top young center (LoHud)

Mike Fink highlights Hartford's recent defensive success and how it could affect the Rangers if defensive injuries were to strike (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

Luke Fox authored a feature piece on Alex Ovechkin as the Washington Capitals captain continues to chase down Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record (Sportsnet)

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves was given a five minute major and a game misconduct for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (TSN)