Defenseman Luke Schenn, who was acquired at the NHL trade deadline on March 7, is expected to assume more responsibility in Pionk’s absence.
Pionk, 29, has 37 points (9 goals, 28 assists) and a plus-21 rating in 66 games this season. He averages 22:09 of ice time per game.
He has totaled 254 points (43 goals, 211 assists) in 533 career regular-season games with the Rangers (2017-19) and Jets.
