Smits' New York Rangers in a tough spot as both main goaltenders are injured

The New York Rangers, a club in the National Hockey League (NHL), North America's top professional ice hockey league, have found themselves in an unenviable situation: both of the team's leading goaltenders have been injured. The Rangers are the team represented by Latvian defenseman Alberts Smits.

Goaltender is one of the most decisive positions in ice hockey, so losing both main goalkeepers at the same time creates serious difficulties for a team. The available information does not say what kind of injuries the goaltenders suffered, how long they may be sidelined or how the club intends to deal with the situation.

Smits is a Latvian defenseman who plays for the Rangers in the NHL. The news about the goaltending problems affects the whole team, including the Latvian player on its roster.