Laba scored a goal and added an assist in Monday's 6-2 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Laba tallied just 1:04 into the game and assisted on a Tye Kartye goal late in the second period. With three points over his last two games, Laba appears to have some growing chemistry alongside Kartye in a third-line role. For the season, Laba is at 19 points, 57 shots on net, 86 hits, 37 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 60 appearances, emerging as a solid defensive forward in his rookie campaign.

Laba logged an assist in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Laba ended a seven-game point drought with the helper. He hasn't scored in his last 13 outings, but he remains firmly in the lineup as the Rangers' third-line center. For the season, the 22-year-old rookie has six goals, 17 points, 56 shots on net, 85 hits and 37 blocked shots over 59 contests.

Laba (upper body) feels ready to play Thursday versus Carolina, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Laba exited Saturday's match against Pittsburgh, but it seems he won't miss a full game due to the injury. He has eight goals, 16 points, 22 PIM and 72 hits in 53 outings in 2025-26. Laba will probably play in a bottom-six role against the Hurricanes.

Head coach Mike Sullivan said Monday that Laba (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Laba exited Saturday's matchup against the Penguins due to an upper-body injury, but Sullivan seemed to downplay the severity of the issue. Laba participated in Monday's practice session and seems to have a chance to suit up Thursday against the Hurricanes.

Laba (upper body) won't return to Saturday's matchup against Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Laba logged just 2:34 of ice time before exiting the contest. He has notched six goals and 16 points in 53 games this season. The Rangers don't play until Thursday against Carolina, giving Laba some additional time to recover.

Laba scored a power-play goal, added two PIM, logged two hits and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Laba's tally came near the end of the Rangers' lone power play in the game. This ended an 11-game goal drought for the center, who also missed three contests in that span due to an upper-body injury. The 22-year-old rookie has six goals, 13 points (four on the power play), 46 shots on net, 57 hits, 31 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 45 outings this season. He's not a lock for power-play minutes, so his scoring numbers are likely to remain fairly low.

Laba (upper body) will return to the lineup against Boston on Saturday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Following a three-game absence, Laba will occupy a third-line role versus the Bruins on Saturday. He has collected five goals, 12 points, 43 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 53 hits across 42 appearances this season.

Laba (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision Saturday in Boston, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Laba fully participated in Friday's practice, but head coach Mike Sullivan is waiting to see how the 22-year-old forward's body responds before making a final decision. If Laba does play Saturday, it will probably be as a member of the third line alongside Gabe Perreault and Taylor Raddysh.

Laba (upper body) is week-to-week, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Laba sustained the injury during Wednesday's 6-3 loss to Washington. He has five goals, 12 points, 20 PIM, 53 hits and 30 blocks in 42 appearances this season. The Rangers are also without forwards Conor Sheary (lower body), J.T. Miller (upper body) and Adam Edstrom (lower body). To adjust to their injury situation, the Rangers moved Sheary to LTIR, sent Brennan Othmann to AHL Hartford and recalled Justin Dowling, Brett Berard and Anton Blidh from the minors Thursday.

Laba (upper body) is poised to miss the Winter Classic against the Panthers on Friday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Laba unavailable and Conor Sheary (lower body) placed on LTIR, the Rangers brought up a trio of forwards from AHL Hartford. The Rangers haven't provided a specific recovery timeline for Laba, but the fact that he's not going on injured reserve should be an indication that he's facing a short-term absence.