The New York Rangers have placed captain JT Miller on injured reserve with an upper-body injury sustained during Monday's overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sources indicate this is a new injury rather than something Miller had been managing earlier in the season.

Miller, who has been dealing with multiple injuries since training camp, must miss at least seven days under IR rules. This absence will force him to sit out three upcoming games against the Maple Leafs, Devils, and Flyers. The 28-year-old has recorded 14 goals and 38 points in 51 games this season, though he carries a minus-24 rating.

Miller's injury compounds the Rangers' struggles as they face a likely playoff miss. The team has already traded away Artemi Panarin and Carson Soucy this season, with GM Chris Drury declaring the team in a "retool" mode. With the NHL trade deadline approaching Friday, New York could look to move additional veterans like Vincent Trocheck as they prepare for a retooling phase.