OTTAWA, ON - OCTOBER 23: Ottawa Senators Goalie Matt Murray (30) prepares to make a save during first period National Hockey League action between the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators on October 23, 2021, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada.

Murray exits late vs. Rangers with injury

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Ottawa Senators goaltender Matt Murray left Saturday's clash versus the New York Rangers late in the third period after sustaining an apparent injury.

Anton Forsberg replaced Murray in the contest.

The 27-year-old left immediately after Chris Kreider scored to make it 2-1 Senators. Kreider collided with Murray's head after tapping home a feed from Artemi Panarin.

Matt Murray left for the locker room after taking a knee to the head on Chris Kreider's goal. pic.twitter.com/1nXyf22nky
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The Rangers scored twice following Murray's exit and won in regulation.

Murray missed the first week of the campaign due to an illness. He made 22 stops for a loss in his first start of the season Thursday versus the San Jose Sharks.