Video: Frightening Head-First Crash Into Boards Lands Carson Soucy on IR

Carson Soucy, NY Rangers defenseman, during pregame warmup

The New York Rangers have placed defenseman Carson Soucy on injured reserve after a frightening head-first crash into the boards in Saturday night's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins:

Carson Soucy left the ice without assistance after a collision with Rakell and into the boards pic.twitter.com/lbTx6jXdnX
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) October 12, 2025

Somehow, Soucy was able to leave the ice on his own accord, but he didn't return to the game and the Rangers have now ruled Soucy out for at least a week.

It was a scary scene for a bit, after Soucy's awkward run-in with the boards while attempting a hit on Penguins forward Rickard Rakell in the second period.

The 31-year-old, 6'4" blueliner held his head in pain briefly on the ice, but skated off to the dressing room after consulting with a trainer. The Rangers won the game 6-1.

In three games this season, Soucy had one goal and a plus/minus rating of +2.

The eight-year veteran was acquired by New York in a trade deadline deal with the Vancouver Canucks last season. He posted three points and a +2 with the Rangers in 16 games to finish the '24-'25 campaign, with an average of 16:14 ice time per night.

Defenseman Connor Mackey was recalled from Hartford of the American Hockey League to take Soucy's spot on the roster.