Strome found a home on the Rangers' second line playing with Artemi Panarin for the last three seasons, tallying 53 goals and 109 assists (162 points) in 200 games--22 goals and 45 assists (67 points) per 82-game pace. In Anaheim he should play a similar role as the No.2 centre behind Trevor Zegras but likely will not have the star power of Panarin on his wing.
Trouba scratched on Wednesday but was back on the ice for Friday's morning skate and is expected to play on Friday. Trouba has picked up 15 points (3G / 12A) in 27 his last 27 games.
Kreider scratched on Wednesday but was back on the ice for Friday's morning skate and is expected to play on Friday. Kreider has scored 14 goals with 10 assists (24 points) in his last 21 games.
Gudas suffered a lower-body injury in Boston on Tuesday and will miss the Panthers' back-to-back on Thursday/Friday. Head coach Andrew Brunette said that Gudas is day-to-day and hopeful that he'll be ready for the playoffs.
