J.T. Miller Cleared for Full Contact, Nearing Return from IR

Rangers forward J.T. Miller (upper body) has been cleared for full contact practice, signaling an imminent return from injured reserve. He will miss his seventh consecutive game Monday but is expected to reclaim a top-six role and first power-play unit time upon activation. Miller has recorded 10 goals, 22 points, 77 shots, and 74 hits in 35 games this season.