Lindgren missed the Rangers' previous two games due to a shoulder injury and was a full participant in this week's practices but will also be out Thursday vs. New Jersey. The 25-year-old has a goal, 17 assists, 70 SOG, 43 PIMs and a +28 plus/minus through 58 games this season before his injury.
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Lindgren missed the Rangers' previous two games due to a shoulder injury and was a full participant in this week's practices will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. New Jersey. The 25-year-old has a goal, 17 assists, 70 SOG, 43 PIMs and a +28 plus/minus through 58 games this season before his injury.
Shesterking stopped 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) for his seventh win in eight games as he beat the Columbus Blue Jackets easily in his previous start. The 27-year-old netminder will not be repeating his Vezina Trophy win from last season, but has still been incredibly solid as shown by his 34-12-7 record, 2.54 GAA and .914 SV%. He takes on the New Jersey Devils, who have lost three of their last four games but are fifth in the NHL in shots per game (34.5).
Quick stopped 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%) for his fifth win in six starts as he beat Vancouver his last time between the pipes. The 37-year-old has been very solid since joining the Golden Knights at the trade deadline, proven by his 5-1-0 record, 2.93 GAA and .908 SV%. He will face the Edmonton Oilers, who have won five of their last six games and lead the NHL in goals per game (3.93).
Lindgren missed the Rangers' previous game due to a shoulder injury and was a full participant in Monday's practice but will not play Tuesday vs. Columbus. The 25-year-old has a goal, 17 assists, 70 SOG, 43 PIMs and a +28 plus/minus through 58 games this season prior to his injury.
Shesterkin stopped 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) for his sixth win in seven games as he beat Carolina in his previous start. The 27-year-old reigning Vezina Trophy winner has been solid yet again this season, as shown by his 33-12-7 record, 2.55 GAA and .914 SV%. He takes on the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have lost four of their last six contests after an 8-2 defeat to Montreal last game.
Quick stopped 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%) for his fifth win in six starts as he beat Vancouver his last time between the pipes. The 37-year-old has been very solid since joining the Golden Knights at the trade deadline, proven by his 5-1-0 record, 2.93 GAA and .908 SV%. He will face the Edmonton Oilers, who have won five of their last six games and lead the NHL in goals per game (3.93).
Smith left the Golden Knights' previous game after 11:39 TOI and is expected to miss this week as he deals with a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old has 24 goals, 27 assists, 167 SOG, 16 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 72 games prior to his injury.
Lindgren missed the Rangers' previous game due to a shoulder injury and was a full participant in Monday's practice, making him questionable to play Tuesday. The 25-year-old has a goal, 17 assists, 70 SOG, 43 PIMs and a +28 plus/minus through 58 games this season prior to his injury.
Smith left the Golden Knights' previous game after 11:39 TOI due to a lower-body injury and will not be available Saturday in Edmonton as he has returned to Vegas. The 31-year-old is day-to-day for the time being and has 24 goals, 27 assists, 167 SOG, 16 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 72 games this season.
Shesterkin allowed three goals on 39 shots (.923 SV%) as he snapped a five-game winning streak with a loss to Carolina in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been solid yet again after winning the Vezina Trophy last season, with his 32-12-7 record, 2.58 GAA and .913 SV%. He will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who have won three of their last four games and are third in the NHL in shots per game (34.9).
Shesterkin stopped all 33 of 33 shots for his fifth-straight victory and second shutout of the season as he blanked the Pittsburgh Penguins in his previous start. The 27-year-old will not be a repeat winner of the Vezina Trophy but still has been solid nonetheless this season, with his 32-11-7 record, 2.57 GAA and .912 SV%. He takes on the Carolina Hurricanes, who have won six of their last nine games and are third in the NHL in shots per game (34.9).
Lindgren last suited up for the Rangers on February 25th due to an upper-body injury and is expected back in New York's lineup Tuesday. The 25-year-old has a goal, 16 assists, 69 SOG, 41 PIMs and a +27 plus/minus through 57 games prior to his injury.
Lindgren was on the ice for the Rangers' morning skate and is officially considered a game-time decision. However, head coach Gerrard Gallant said there's "probably a better chance he's not" playing.