New York Rangers winger Rick Nash has been ruled out through - and perhaps beyond - the holiday break.

Rangers coach Alain Vigneault announced that Nash would miss at least the club's pair of games this week with a groin injury, and also potentially a third when it reconvenes after the holidays.

It's believed that Nash suffered an injury to the opposite groin, which cost him a few games earlier this month.

Nash has enjoyed a fairly productive season despite the second setback. He owns a top-20 goal scoring rate with 0.43 per game, and 20 total points.

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