The Rangers have now lost their top defenseman thanks to an injury, but the long-term diagnosis isn't all bad news.

Things didn't get any better for them on Wednesday. The Rangers had no choice but to place defenseman Adam Fox on injured reserve after he suffered an upper-body injury during their 5-1 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

The Rangers’ chances of beating out the crowded field vying for a playoff spot will be a little bit more challenging now that they will be without top defenseman Adam Fox, who was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with an upper-body injury. Fox will miss at least a week and perhaps more.

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox is going on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox is heading to the injured reserve list due to an upper-body injury, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.

The New York Rangers have reportedly placed Adam Fox on injured reserve. Fox suffered an upper-body injury during the Rangers’ 5-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. He fell hard to the ice and was seen laboring his left shoulder before quickly making his way to the locker room.

While New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox left the ice holding his shoulder during their win over the Islanders on Tuesday and has since been placed on injured reserve. Here's why he's expected back before the end of the season.