Blake Wheeler didn’t let an injury stop him from celebrating.
The Rangers winger suffered a right foot injury in mid-February and is likely to be out for the rest of the season, but he has traveled with the team during the postseason and watched Thursday’s overtime game from the tunnel leading to the visitors’ locker room. Was. PNC Arena.
The Rangers happened to be gathered in that corner celebrating when Artemi Panarin scored a goal to win the game 3-2.
That means Wheeler will be able to participate as well.
The veteran slammed one side of the glass while the rest of his teammates mangled Panarin on the other side.
The Rangers took a 3-0 series lead against Carolina on Saturday in Raleigh, giving them a chance to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the second time in three years.
Filip Sitil’s shocking return to action Thursday for the first time since early November could spark speculation about Wheeler.
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— Peter Baugh (@Peter_Baugh) May 10, 2024
Wheeler has been participating in team practices, wearing a red non-contact jersey.
Sitiru had been participating in full contact for some time up until Thursday.
