Adam Fox ‘trending towards’ return to Rangers’ lineup for meeting with Blue Jackets

It looks like the Rangers are about to receive a big boost.

Defenseman Adam Fox has officially been activated off injured reserve and is “trending towards” returning to the lineup for Saturday’s meeting with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night, head coach Peter Laviolette said.

Fox has missed the last eight games with an upper-body injury after an open-ice collision during a game last month against the Islanders -- New York said he'd be sidelined for some time, but they expected him to return down the stretch.

The 27-year-old was back at practice for the beginning of the road trip donning a green non-contact jersey -- but he was officially able to shed that and had no limitations during Saturday’s morning skate.

This is perfect timing for the Blueshirts as their matchup with Columbus has high playoff implications with the two sides remaining tied with 70 points for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference with just 16 games to play.

New York, of course, was tromped 7-3 by this same team on home ice last week.

Fox has had a bit of an up-and-down campaign thus far, but he was enjoying a strong stretch of hockey before the injury, recording eight points (two goals, six assists) over his last seven games.

It still remains to be seen who he would pair up with since his usual partner Ryan Lindgren was shipped out of town ahead of the trade deadline, but the All-Star playmaker was back quarterbacking the top power-play unit, as expected.

Nothing is official yet, but recently acquired defenseman Carson Soucy appears to be the odd man out.

Topics

Rangers Vs. Blue Jackets Preview, Projected Lineup

The New York Rangers are all set for their matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at 7 PM EST.
Yahoo Sports - 1h
Columbus Blue Jackets (70 pts) vs. New York Rangers (70 pts) Game Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers play for the fourth and final time this season.
Yahoo Sports - 9h
Columbus Blue Jackets Lines, Defensive Pairings, & Scratches For Tonight's Game vs. New York Rangers

The Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers play for the fourth and final time of the season.
Yahoo Sports - 8h
Rangers Are Demoralized Following Disastrous Weekend

The New York Rangers received a big-time reality check as they lost 7-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
Yahoo Sports - 5d
What channel is New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets on today? Time, TV, streaming

Here's how to watch the Rangers game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information.
Yahoo Sports - 16h
Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprises

The race for the two wild-card playoff spots in the NHL’s Eastern Conference is full of surprises
ABC News - 3d
Erik Gudbranson To Return Soon?

The Blue Jackets could be getting back an important piece sooner rather than later.
Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8
Hill trips up Columbus Blue Jackets: 4 takeaways from loss to Vegas Golden Knights

Adin Hill's 27 saves in Vegas shutout puts Blue Jackets in a precarious spot with 17 games remaining.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Celtic vs Rangers: Kick-Off Time, How to Watch and Key Team Updates

Celtic vs Rangers: Where to Watch, Team News and Match PreviewOld Firm Derby Returns to Celtic ParkCeltic and Rangers meet once again in what promises to be another fiercely contested Old Firm ...
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Adin Hill makes 27 saves and Vegas Golden Knights beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0

Adin Hill made 27 saves, Nicolas Roy and Brandon Saad had a goal and an assist each as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Thursday night. Pavel Dorofeyev scored and ...
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Dahlin’s Meeting With Adams Was About Club Direction, Not An Ultimatum

The kerfuffle raised by TNT panelist and Spittin Chiclets co-host Paul Bissonette earlier this week regarding a meeting between Buffalo Sabres team captain Rasmus Dahlin and GM Kevyn Adams received ...
Yahoo Sports - 7h
Kings blow out De'Aaron Fox and Spurs in PG's return to Sacramento

Sacramento gave De'Aaron Fox a warm welcome, then a rough night.
Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8
Fox's Doocy presses White House spokesperson on stock trends, DOGE cuts

Fox News reporter Peter Doocy pressed White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday on how the struggling stock market might effect the administration's government reform efforts. "Is ...
The Hill - 4d
For De'Aaron Fox, firing Mike Brown reportedly final straw with Kings, Sabonis seeks clarity on team's future

What's the long-term plan in Sacramento? What is the front office building toward? Fox didn't see it.
Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7
Spurs' De'Aaron Fox makes explosive comments ahead of his Sacramento return: Kings 'didn't have my back'

Fox said he told team he wouldn't play for another coach in Sacramento after Mike Brown was fired
CBS Sports - Mar. 8
Arizona Cardinals' projected starting lineup after NFL free agency

With some new additions and some returning free agents, we take a look at what the Cardinals' starting lineup would look right now.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Adams, Reyna top USMNT Concacaf NL roster

The returns of Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams and Borussia Dortmund attacker Gio Reyna highlight Mauricio Pochettino's 23-player roster for the final stage of the Concacaf Nations League.
ESPN - 3d
How New York’s Mayor, Eric Adams, Wooed Donald Trump

Mayor Eric Adams’s charm campaign involved phone calls to the Trumps and a meeting with Steve Bannon. Mr. Trump showed sympathy for the mayor, as his administration moved to drop charges against ...
The New York Times - 4h
Former Columbus Goalie Pascal Leclaire Given Special Gift From Alex Ovechkin

Former Columbus Blue Jackets goalie, Pascal Leclaire, was given something he'll cherish forever.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
ACC Tournament - North Carolina vs. Duke Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends, and Stats

UNC Tar Heels vs. Duke Blue Devils Game Preview
Yahoo Sports - 1d
ACC Tournament - Louisville vs. Duke Predictions: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends, and Stats

Louisville Cardinals vs. Duke Blue Devils Game Preview
Yahoo Sports - 10h
LB Sherwood returning to Jets on $45M contract

Linebacker Jamien Sherwood is returning to the Jets on a $45 million deal, with $30 million fully guaranteed, his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey, told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
ESPN - 5d
‘It’s an open question’ whether U.S. headed toward government shutdown

NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur, former Rep. Andy Levin (D-Mich.) and Sarah Chamberlain join Meet the Press NOW to discuss how Senate Democrats might vote on a GOP funding ...
NBC News - 3d
New Devils Forward Is Making Great First Impression

The New Jersey Devils secured a massive 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 11. With this, they now have a six-point lead over the Blue Jackets for the third-place spot in the ...
Yahoo Sports - 3d
One year after milestone first victory, Rajah Caruth returns to Las Vegas looking toward his future

Caruth, the third African-American driver to win a NASCAR race, is reflecting one year after his first Truck Series victory
CBS Sports - 3d
Duke vs. Georgia Tech odds, prediction, start time: 2025 ACC Tournament picks, best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball predictions for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Duke Blue Devils on Thursday in the 2025 ACC Tournament
CBS Sports - 2d
Stars Defenseman Still Has to Clear Several Hurdles Before Return

With the playoffs starting next month, Dallas Stars fans are chomping at the bit to find out when both Tyler Seguin and Miro Heiskanen can return to the lineup. Heiskanen has not played since ...
Yahoo Sports - 2d
WR Williams returning to Chargers on 1-year deal

Mike Williams and the Chargers agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, a source told ESPN's Kris Rhim, confirming a Fox Sports report.
ESPN - 2d
Kings vs. Warriors: How to watch, stream, lineups, injury report for Thursday

Before the Warriors meet the Kings, here's all the info you need for Thursday's contest, including how to watch.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Knicks vs. Warriors: How to watch, stream, lineups, injury report for Saturday

Before the Warriors meet the Knicks, here's all the info you need for Saturday's contest, including how to watch.
Yahoo Sports - 8h
Focus now on Russia - will it be feeling the pressure?

It's time for Russia's intentions towards Ukraine to be tested in public, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.
BBC News - 4d
Cooper Flagg injury update: Duke superstar freshman expected to return for Blue Devils' NCAA Tournament opener

Duke has indicated to the selection committee that Flagg will be available for the NCAA Tournament
CBS Sports - 1h
FC Barcelona vs. Benfica live stream, lineups: Where to watch UEFA Champions League, odds, prediction

The two sides meet again on Tuesday after Barcelona's win in the first leg
CBS Sports - 4d
Former Real Madrid academy ace dreams of future return – Romano

Raul Asencio is the first Real Madrid academy graduate to make it as a regular starter in the club’s first-team lineup in several years. His rise, needless to say, was partially down to fortune as ...
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Top 10 Most Expensive Video Game Buyouts Of All Time

Big deals. Many mature industries trend toward consolidation as time goes on, and the video game business is no different. Big companies are bought and sold for massive sums of money. But what ...
GameSpot - 3d
Cole Palmer To Start? | 4-2-3-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Against Arsenal

Chelsea will travel to the Emirates Stadium to face off against Arsenal in their upcoming game of the English Premier League 2024/25 season. The Blues are fourth in the points table with 49 points ...
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Lady Jackets' rally comes up one short

Lee County softball has started the 2025 season with a very unfavorable schedule, and the Lady Jackets finally overcame it to get their first win of the season on Wednesday. They came a run short ...
Yahoo Sports - 11h
Sources: Mack returns to Chargers on $18M deal

The Los Angeles Chargers and Khalil Mack, former NFL Defensive Player of the Year, have agreed to a one-year fully guaranteed $18 million deal, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
ESPN - 4d
Wrexham beat promotion rivals Wycombe; go 2nd

Wrexham took a huge step towards securing automatic promotion to the Championship with an important 1-0 against Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park on Saturday.
ESPN - 1h

More in Sports

Injured Arkansas star Boogie Fland cleared to resume basketball activities, could return for NCAA Tournament

Fland, a potential first-round pick, has been out since mid-January with a hand injury
CBS Sports - 28m
2025 NASCAR Las Vegas race this week predictions, odds: Model that hit 19 winners gives Pennzoil 400 picks

SportsLine simulated the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway 10,000 times. Use its projected leaderboard for NASCAR picks at sites like PrizePicks, DraftKings, and FanDuel
CBS Sports - 29m
France overpower Scotland in Paris to deny England the Six Nations title

France did not quite hit the heights of their Dublin demolition last weekend, but Les Bleus did enough on a nervy night in Paris to clinch a second Six Nations title in four years – and kill off ...
Yahoo Sports - 30m
Duke vs. Louisville prediction, odds, time: 2025 ACC Tournament championship picks from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Louisville Cardinals vs. Duke Blue Devils in the 2025 ACC Tournament championship matchup on Saturday 10,000 times with Cooper Flagg (ankle) out
CBS Sports - 31m
Long balls, pitching dominance help FSU finish sweep of BC in doubleheader

FSU dominated with a run-rule blowout and then a pitching gem to close out a sweep of Boston College Saturday.
Yahoo Sports - 31m