Sean Avery was rushed to a Manhattan hospital last night after suffering a lacerated spleen in game three’s loss to the Penguins. Reports of Avery going into cardiac arrest were refuted by the Rangers, but it was apparent that the injury was serious.

Avery is expected to make a full, off-season recovery.

This is bad news for the Blueshirts, who have to be perfect the rest of the way to advance any further into the playoffs. No word on Blair Betts, Chris Drury or any other possibly injuries, but I’ll keep you informed. While it’s not impossible, it seems like just a matter of time before the Rangers start booking tee-times.

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