"With the news that star defenseman Adam Fox has been placed on long-term injured reserve for a left shoulder injury, the New York Rangers must reevaluate the direction of a season already on the brink. Fox was injured in the Rangers' 4-1 home loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. He was hit by Tampa Bay forward Brandon Hagel in the third period and left the game. Per Vincent Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic, who first reported that Fox was being placed on LTIR, the Rangers will reevaluate him around Christmas."
"According to Natural Stat Trick, New York has controlled 57.4% of the shot attempts at five-on-five when Fox is on the ice, a metric second only to Matt Rempe, who hasn't played since Oct. 23. When Fox is on at five-on-five, the Rangers have 61% of the expected goal share the highest of any Ranger. In the immediate future, New York will need to fill a gaping hole on its first power play unit and the top defensive pair."
Adam Fox has been placed on long-term injured reserve with a left shoulder injury after being hit by Brandon Hagel and leaving the Rangers' loss to Tampa Bay. The Rangers will reevaluate him around Christmas. New York sits near the Wild Card fringe, one point behind the final playoff spot and four points from the basement, owning the third-worst points percentage in the East. Fox leads the team with 26 points and drives elite five-on-five play, with 57.4% of shot attempts and 61% expected-goal share when on the ice. The team must replace his top-pair defensive presence and first power-play role immediately.
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