Vesey will be out for several weeks after sustaining a lower-body injury during practice, missing the start of the regular-season and potentially a few more games down the road. Head coach Peter Laviolette confirmed the news on Monday, explaining that the veteran winger’s absence could extend into the regular season.

Injuries have been a hurdle for the New York Rangers to clear so far this preseason. Standout defenseman Ryan Lindgren will be sidelined for an extended

Jimmy Vesey left Rangers practice early Sunday after falling to the ice and limping to the dressing room. Head coach Peter Laviolette said Vesey sustained a lower-body injury and was being evaluated.

Rangers coach Peter Laviolette confirmed that Jimmy Vesey will be out for a few weeks with a lower-body injury. Peter Laviolette confirmed Jimmy Vesey is being evaluated for a lower-body injury that he suffered at practice today.

With New York Rangers forward Jimmy Vesey out for at least a few weeks with a lower-body injury, as coach Peter Laviolette announced Monday, there’s an opportunity for one of several players who have been fighting for a roster spot during training camp.

Rangers forward Jimmy Vesey will be out "a few weeks" with a lower-body injury, putting his status for opening night in question.

Jimmy Vesey was seen limping his way into the locker room during Sunday's practice after suffering a lower-body injury.