Pair Of Rangers' Centers Injured In Loss

November 8, 2009 7:43 p.m. EST

Calgary, Alberta (AHN) - The New York Rangers will be mixing it up at the center position after losing Chris Drury and Brandon Dubinsky to injuries during Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames at Pengrowth Saddledome.

The Rangers, playing without their No. 1 goalie, Henrik Lundqvist due to a minor injury, lost captain and front-line center Drury just 49 seconds into the opening period Saturday because of a concussion.

Drury took a blindsided hit to the head from an on-rushing Curtis Glencross on a play. Glencross was not penalized.

After the exit of Drury, who is likely to be out for a week or two, Dubinsky got hurt while blocking a shot.

It is unclear if Dubinsky injured his right forearm or his wrist.

Depending on the severity of the injury, Dubinsky could be sidelined at least three weeks.

The latest injury leaves the Rangers with Vaclav Prospal, Artem Ansisimov and Brian Boyle as the team's centers.