New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba left the game after the first shift of the second period and did not return to the bench, following an elbow from Tom Wilson. Trouba's absence was felt when the Rangers were down a man as Barclay Goodrow received a penalty for tripping and Trouba was unavailable to help kill the penalty. The Rangers were leading 3-1 at the end of the second period, with goals from K'Andre Miller, Artemi Panarin, and Braden Schneider. Panarin's goal contributed to his 15th multi-point game of the season (1G-1A), tying him for the third most in the NHL. The Washington Capitals' Anthony Mantha was noted for his performance, taking a season-high seven shots through 40 minutes. The Rangers also struggled in face-offs, losing 18 of 29. The Rangers' defense was strong, however, not allowing any 5-on-5 high-danger chances against them in the second period. The Rangers lead with shots on goal at 20-18. The official word from the Rangers' PR is that Trouba, who suffered an upper-body injury, will not return tonight.
Here's the official word - no more Trouba tonight. https://t.co/dR0akHpImq
UPDATE: Jacob Trouba (upper body) will not return tonight.
No Jacob Trouba to start the 3rd after big collision with Tom Wilson early in the 2nd
Mantha is feeling it. Through 40 minutes, he's been credited with a game-high seven shots (of the #ALLCAPS ' 20). That's a season-high for the big winger.
Trouba took an elbow from Wilson and left the Game at the start of the 2nd Period. #NYR https://t.co/Q17iJv6hRB
End of 2, #NYR lead 3-1. Mantha for WSH, then K'Andre, Panarin (PPG) and Schneider for Rangers. SOG are 20-18, WSH. Rangers have lost 18-of-29 FOs. No word yet on the status of Jacob Trouba, who has left the game. Per @NatStatTrick 5-on-5 HD chances were 5-0, Rangers in the 2nd.
Oh look, Ryan Lindgren is bleeding.
Jacob Trouba hasn't played for Rangers since PK at the start of the second period. Went back and watched the shift, but nothing noticeable happened during it.
Artemi Panarin has recorded his 15th multi-point (1G-1A) game of the season, tied for the third most in the NHL.
Barclay Goodrow is going to the box for tripping, and he doesn't appear happy about the call, at all. #NYR down a man for the second time, and they don't have Trouba to help kill the penalty.
#NYR captain Jacob Trouba played the first shift of the second period on the PK and hasn't been on the ice since. He's not on the bench.
Trouba never came back after that PK. He's not on the bench.