New York Rangers News

The Rangers hope they can carry the momentum from a 6-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday as they turn to Shesterkin on Wednesday against the Minnesota Wild. Statistically speaking, Shesterkin is far and away having the worst season of his six-year career, posting a 2.84 GAA and .906 SV% through 55 games this season (24-26-5). With the Rangers desperately trying to stay within reach of a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, they will need Shesterkin to make more of an impact than he has in his last six games (1-4-1), where he has a 3.25 GAA and .900 SV%. Still, the Rangers enter Wednesday's contest as -158 home favorites against a Wild team battling for their respective Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.

Perreault was the 23rd overall pick of the New York Rangers in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old forward spent the previous two seasons impressing at the collegiate level, scoring a combined 108 points (35G / 73A) in 73 games with Boston College (H-East). He is expected to play on a line with J.T. Miller and Alexis Lafreniere.

Tung is an undrafted goalie that spent the last season playing hockey at the collegiate level. The 21-year-old posted a solid 2.01 GAA and .933 SV% in 16 games with the University of Connecticut (H-East).

Perreault was the 23rd overall pick of the New York Rangers in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old forward spent the previous two seasons impressing at the collegiate level, scoring a combined 108 points (35G / 73A) in 73 games with Boston College (H-East).

The Rangers have lost four of their last five (1-4-0) and will turn to Shesterkin between the pipes on Friday against the Anaheim Ducks as they desperately try to stay within reach of a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The 29-year-old Shesterkin saved 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in his most recent outing but did not receive ample goal support in a 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. he has a 2.80 GAA and .908 SV% in 54 games this season (24-26-4). The Rangers enter Friday's contest as -157 road favorites against the Ducks.

Carrick did not play New York's previous game due to personal reasons but has rejoined the team. The 33-year-old Carrick is averaging 11:49 time-on-ice and has 18 points (6G / 12A) in 71 games this season.

Rempe has been a regular in New York's lineup lately, but he will be sidelined week-to-week due to an upper-body injury. The 22-year-old Rempe is averaging 7:59 time-on-ice, recording five points (2G / 3A), 63 penalty minutes, and 103 hits in 36 games this season.

Aube-Kubel will draw in for Sam Carrick, who will miss Tuesday's game due to the birth of his child. Aube-Kubel has one goal and one assist in 19 games this season.

The Rangers will turn to Shesterkin between the pipes for the 54th time this season when they travel to Los Angeles on Tuesday. Shesterkin was stellar in his last start, stopping 36 of the 39 shots he faced in a 5-3 win over the Canucks on Saturday. The former Vezina Trophy winner owns a 24-25-4 record on the season and a .907 SV%. The Rangers enter action on Tuesday at +135 on the money line.

Carrick did not practice on Monday due to personal reasons. The 33-year-old forward is averaging 11:49 time-on-ice and has 18 points (6G / 12A) in 71 games this season. It's unclear if he will be ready to suit up when the Rangers return to action on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings.

Aube-Kubel scored two points (1G / 1A) in 19 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season but has yet to suit up for the Rangers since joining them before the trade deadline. The 28-year-old forward has one point (1G / 0A) in three games with the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).

Othmann will slot in for Matt Rempe, who was a surprise scratch due to an illness. Othmann is yet to register a point in 11 games this season.