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Rangers' Vaakanainen, Laba Out Week-to-Week with Injuries

3/22/2026

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The New York Rangers announced defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and forward Noah Laba are out week-to-week with injuries from the New Jersey Devils game.
Vaakanainen has an upper-body injury and Laba has a lower-body injury, causing them to miss the next game.
Their absence adds to the Rangers' injury woes this season.
Head coach Mike Sullivan said the team must improve puck management as it prepares for a nine-game home stretch.

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The New York Rangers announced defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and forward Noah Laba are out week-to-week with injuries from the New Jersey Devils game.
Vaakanainen has an upper-body injury and Laba has a lower-body injury, causing them to miss the next game.
Their absence adds to the Rangers' injury woes this season.
Head coach Mike Sullivan said the team must improve puck management as it prepares for a nine-game home stretch.