Breaking: Chris Kreider suffers fractured foot against Flyers

Anthony Scultore Updated: Feb 28, 2020

The Rangers playoff hopes were just dealt a huge blow when Chris Kreider blocked a shot in the first period with 7 minutes remaining. The team announced he has fractured his foot.

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Early Reports

Chris Kreider did not come out with the rest of the team for the start of the second period. He blocked a shot from Philippe Myers with 7:40 left in the first period, went to the bench in a lot of pain, and played one more shift that lasted 10 seconds.
— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) February 29, 2020

UPDATE: Chris Kreider suffered a fractured foot in the first period and will not return.
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 29, 2020

The timetable for such an injury is anywhere between 2-6 weeks. More to follow after the game.

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