Rangers' Vesey in concussion protocol, Staal has cervical strain

A pair of hits Saturday in Nashville have left the New York Rangers down a couple players.

Forward Jimmy Vesey, who was hit by Filip Forsberg, is dealing with a concussion, the Rangers announced Monday. Head coach Alain Vigneault said there's no timetable for his recovery, per Steve Zipay from Newsday.

Forsberg was suspended three games for the hit.

In addition, defenseman Marc Staal, who was hit by Alexei Emelin, has been diagnosed with a cervical strain, and will be re-examined in New York. Emelin saw no supplemental discipline for the hit.

The Rangers face the Stars in Dallas on Monday, and head home to take on the Bruins on Wednesday.