Hayes (upper body) won't play Tuesday against the Golden Knights, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

That makes three games missed for Hayes. New York would love to have him back, as the Massachusetts native has 33 points in 39 games. The Rangers' next two games are Thursday and Saturday, both against the Islanders, so Hayes seems likely to make his return against his team's cross-city rivals. It's just a matter of whether he can make it back for the Thursday tilt.

Hayes (upper body) will not be in the lineup for Sunday's matchup in Arizona, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes has missed the last two games with his minor injury. Head Coach David Quinn originally expected Hayes to miss just one game, but still believes the injury shouldn't hold him out much longer. Hayes is in the midst of his best offensive season with 33 points in 39 games.

Hayes didn't skate Saturday and remains day-to-day, Newsday's Colin Stephenson reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson also mentions that coach David Quinn called Hayes' injury "not anything serious" while referring to the center as a "quick healer", so it sounds like Hayes could return before the end of the Rangers' road trip, which still has stops scheduled in Arizona on Sunday and Vegas on Tuesday.

Hayes will sit out of Friday's game versus the Avalanche due to an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

This is a major blow to the Rangers' top six, as Hayes is having a breakout year with 33 points through 39 games. The 26-year-old will likely be replaced in the top six by center Brett Howden. Expect an update ahead of Sunday's road game versus the Coyotes.

Hayes dished out two helpers -- one on the power play -- in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes should fetch quite a return at the trade deadline if the Rangers opt to deal him. The pending unrestricted free agent stretched his point streak to seven games, with five goals and eight assists over that span. Overall, he's up to 32 points through 36 games, so Hayes should have no trouble topping 50 points for the first time in his five-year career if he stays healthy.

Hayes notched a trio of helpers in Sunday's clash with the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes has logged four straight multi-point games, giving him nine points in four outings. Getting Pavel Buchnevich back on his right side will only serve to help the 26-year-old keep rolling. With 23 points through the first 31 games, Hayes should challenge for the 50-point mark, which would mark a career high.

Hayes (undisclosed) will suit up for Sunday's game against the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes is on fire right now with six points in the last three games and he continues to center the top power-play line. It will be tough sledding against the Golden Knights' penalty kill which is successful 83.2 percent of the time, but only four of Hayes' 23 points this season have come with the man advantage. Consider him a strong play in daily fantasy settings.

Coach Dan Quinn said Hayes (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Sunday's game versus the Golden Knights, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hayes ran into the end boards hard during Friday's game but he left the ice under his own power. If the 26-year-old sits out, it will be a substantial loss for the Rangers, as Hayes has scored three goals and three assists over the last three outings.

Hayes scored two goals during Monday's 6-3 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

His two tallies actually gave the Rangers a 2-1 lead heading into the first intermission, but it was pretty much all Tampa after that. Hayes now has five goals and 17 points in 18 games since the beginning of November, and the 26-year-old -- whose career high is only 49 points, set in 2016-17 -- is firmly headed for a breakout campaign.

Hayes picked up two assists in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

The Rangers actually jumped out to a 2-0 lead, with Hayes in on both goals, before the wheels came off. The 26-year-old now has three goals and 12 points in 12 games this month, putting his sluggish October firmly behind him.