New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox is heading to the injured reserve list due to an upper-body injury, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox is going on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press.

The New York Rangers have reportedly placed Adam Fox on injured reserve. Fox suffered an upper-body injury during the Rangers’ 5-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. He fell hard to the ice and was seen laboring his left shoulder before quickly making his way to the locker room.

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox is going on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, sources told ESPN. Although Fox is expected to miss time, the Rangers believe the defenseman can be back for their stretch run ahead of the playoffs.

The Rangers’ chances of beating out the crowded field vying for a playoff spot will be a little bit more challenging now that they will be without top defenseman Adam Fox, who was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with an upper-body injury. Fox will miss at least a week and perhaps more.

Depth on defense may now be an issue, but the fourth line had a great day at the office against the Islanders.

The New York Rangers dealt with two unfortunate of injuries during their Tuesday night game against the New York Islanders.

The Rangers have now lost their top defenseman thanks to an injury, but the long-term diagnosis isn't all bad news.

The New York Rangers will be without defenceman Adam Fox for the foreseeable future.  According to reports on Wednesday evening, the Rangers will be putting the blueliner on injured reserve.