It appears the New York Rangers will be without forward Filip Chytil when they open a four-game trip Sunday night in Seattle. Whether Chytil will join the Rangers later on the trek, which also will comprise stops in Vancouver,

The 25-year-old left the game in the second period following an awkward collision with teammate K’Andre Miller during a puck battle in the offensive zone. The incident occurred as Chytil and Miller chased a loose puck, miscommunicated, and collided with each other as replays showed Miller's elbow impacting on Chytil's head.