The 37-year-old forward seemed to injure his right knee during a play along the boards. Upon closer inspection, his knee appeared to hyperextend behind him, and later, when attempting to stand, his ankle seemed to give way as he put weight on it.
With teammates assisting him off the ice, Wheeler couldn't bear weight on his right leg, signaling a potentially serious injury. Given his age, such an injury could jeopardize his career, possibly sidelining him for the remainder of the season.
Moreover, as he's on a one-year deal with the Rangers, this incident may mark his final NHL game. Wheeler has accumulated 9 goals and 21 points in 51 games this season and boasts an impressive career record of 321 goals and 943 points across 1171 games.
