Filip Chytil surprises with Rangers practice return ahead of playoffs

Filip Chytil surprises with Rangers practice return ahead of playoffs

The Rangers had a familiar — and unexpected — face at practice on Friday.

Filip Chytil skated in a regular jersey with the team for the first time since suffering a setback in his recovery from a suspected concussion in late January. 

The Czech center has been medically cleared, according to a source, but there is still no definitive timeline on his return to the Rangers lineup.

There is now a possibility that Chytil can return at some point in the playoffs. 

The Rangers have not rushed Chytil during this process and don’t plan to do so moving forward. 

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Chytil, who has been working out and skating on his own, wanted to participate in practice on Friday.