Overview
- In his first game back, Fox scored a power-play goal and added an assist in a 6-3 loss to the Capitals.
- New York activated him from long-term injured reserve after a Nov. 29 shoulder injury that sidelined him for 14 games.
- Fox said GM Bill Guerin informed him he was not on the Olympic roster, calling the news disappointing while emphasizing his focus on the Rangers.
- ESPN reported that Mike Sullivan and Chris Drury pushed for Fox’s inclusion, but Team USA opted for Seth Jones on defense.
- With Fox returning, the Rangers reassigned Scott Morrow to AHL Hartford as the team works to steady results after a run with few regulation wins.