New York Rangers News

The Rangers gave up a tying goal late and ultimately lost 3-2 to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday but have played well lately, recording a point in five straight (3-0-2). Shesterkin will return to the crease on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club, looking to build on his 2.97 GAA and .907 SV% in 30 games this season (13-15-2). The 29-year-old netminder has played better lately, allowing only six combined goals in his previous three games (2-0-1) while posting a .924 SV%. New York enters Thursday's contest as +100 road underdogs against a Utah team amid a two-game losing skid.

The Rangers gave up a tying goal late and ultimately lost 3-2 to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday but have played well lately, recording a point in five straight (3-0-2). Shesterkin will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club, looking to build on his 2.97 GAA and .907 SV% in 30 games this season (13-15-2). The 29-year-old netminder has played better lately, allowing only six combined goals in his previous three games (2-0-1) while posting a .924 SV%. New York enters Thursday's contest as +100 road underdogs against a Utah team amid a two-game losing skid.

Chytil has not played since January 7th but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 25-year-old Chytil is averaging 14:02 time-on-ice and has 17 points (10G / 7A) in 33 games this season.

Kreider has not played since January 4th but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 33-year-old Kreider has struggled this season with only 15 points (13G / 2A) in 34 games but was playing better lately, scoring three points (2G / 1A) in three games before his injury.

Groulx was the 54th overall pick of the Anaheim Ducks in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. The 24-year-old has 29 points (11G / 18A) in 32 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) this season. He played a career-high 45 games with the Ducks last season but has not played at the NHL level yet this season.

Chytil has not played since January 7th but could draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 25-year-old Chytil is averaging 14:02 time-on-ice and has 17 points (10G / 7A) in 33 games this season.

Kreider has not played since January 4th but could draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 33-year-old Kreider has struggled this season with only 15 points (13G / 2A) in 34 games but was playing better lately, scoring three points (2G / 1A) in three games before his injury.

The Rangers have won three of their last four (3-0-1) and will roll with Shesterkin between the pipes on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Shesterkin was tremendous in his previous outing, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The 29-year-old netminder has a 2.98 GAA and .908 SV% in 29 games (13-15-1). The Rangers enter Tuesday's contest as +141 road underdogs against an Avalanche squad coming off a 3-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

With Filip Chytil's (upper-body) status up in the air for Saturday's game in Vegas, the Rangers are looking for more options down the middle. Brett Berard was reassigned to Hartford in a corresponding move.

With Filip Chytil's (upper-body) status up in the air for Saturday's game in Vegas, the Rangers are looking for more options down the middle, sending Berard down to Hartford and calling up Bo Groulx. Berard has three goals and four assists in 19 games this season.

Chytil exited Tuesday's loss to the Dallas Stars in the second period due to an upper-body injury, which does not appear overly severe given his presence at practice on Thursday. The 25-year-old Chytil is averaging 14:02 time-on-ice and has 17 points (10G / 7A) in 33 games this season.

With Igor Shesterkin (upper body) activated from Injured Reserve, Domingue will return to the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). The 32-year-old Domingue has a 3.64 GAA and .888 SV% in 14 games with Hartford this season (4-9-1).

Kaliyev was unable to secure a spot on the Los Angeles Kings' roster this season and was placed on waivers on Sunday. He will make his Rangers debut on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. The 23-year-old Kaliyev was the 33rd overall pick of the Kings in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He has 71 points (35G / 36A) in 188 career games.