Kakko was a healthy scratch for Game 2 but will return to New York's lineup with Jimmy Vesey being out week-to-week and join the Rangers' third line. The 23-year-old winger has struggled throughout the playoffs this year, with a goal, two points and 17 SOG in 11 games played.
Shesterkin was sensational in Game 2 as he evened the series with a 26 save (.963 SV%) victory and will expectedly take the crease again on Sunday for Game 3 in Florida. The 28-year-old has been in his Vezina capable form all postseason, with his 9-3-0 record, 2.22 GAA and .928 SV%. He will head to Sunrise to take on the Florida Panthers, who will be looking to take a 2-1 series lead on home ice.
Chytil has appeared in one game (May 9th vs. CAR) since November 2nd, 2023 due to concussion problems and an illness but was a full participant in warmups ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final on Wednesday vs. Florida and will return. The 24-year-old only appeared in 10 games during the regular season but had six assists, 22 SOG and four PIMs. He will line up on New York's third line.
Shesterkin had a strong second-round series vs. Carolina as he knocked off the Hurricanes with his 4-2-0 record and .919 SV% and will start Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final on Wednesday vs. Florida. The 28-year-old is two seasons off of winning the Vezina Trophy and has very much been in that elite form the entire postseason, with his 8-2-0 record, 2.40 GAA and .923 SV%. He will host the pesky Florida Panthers on Wednesday, who are coming off a six-game series victory of the Boston Bruins in the second round.
Chytil has appeared in one game (May 9th vs. CAR) since November 2nd, 2023 due to concussion problems and an illness but was a full participant in the morning skate on Tuesday and is expected to return on Wednesday vs. Florida. The 24-year-old only appeared in 10 games during the regular season but had six assists, 22 SOG and four PIMs.
Roobroeck was New York's 2023 sixth-round pick (178th overall) and signed a three-year, entry-level contract on Monday. The 19-year-old centre just finished his third OHL season and second with the Oshawa Generals (OHL) and had 26 goals, and 72 points in 68 regular season games.
Chytil has appeared in one game (May 9th vs. CAR) since November 2nd, 2023 due to concussion problems and an illness but was a full participant in practice on Monday and has a high chance to return on Wednesday vs. Florida. The 24-year-old only appeared in 10 games during the regular season, but had six assists, 22 SOG and four PIMs.
Shesterkin allowed three goals on 27 shots against (.889 SV%) as he dropped his second straight game in Game 5 but is expected to take the crease again as New York looks to close out Carolina in Game 6 on Thursday. The 28-year-old 2022 Vezina Trophy winner has been sensational in the postseason so far, with his 7-2-0 record, 2.33 GAA and .924 SV% through nine starts. He will head to Raleigh to attempt to finish off the Carolina Hurricanes, who have gotten seven goals passed him in the last two games.
Shesterkin allowed three goals on 27 shots against (.889 SV%) as he dropped his second straight game in Game 5 but is expected to take the crease again as New York looks to close out Carolina in Game 6 on Thursday. The 28-year-old 2022 Vezina Trophy winner has been sensational in the postseason so far, with his 7-2-0 record, 2.33 GAA and .924 SV% through nine starts. He will head to Raleigh to attempt to finish off the Carolina Hurricanes, who have gotten seven goals passed him in the last two games.
Chytil missed Game 4 with an undisclosed illness but his availability for Monday's morning skate suggests he could be back at some point in the series. Don't expect him to suit up in Game 5.
If Filip Chytil (illness) unable to go for Game 4, Jonny Brodzinski will make his 2023-24 playoff debut for the Rangers on Saturday vs. Carolina. The 30-year-old smashed his previous career highs in almost all statistical categories in 2023-24, with his six goals, 19 points, 89 SOG, eight PIMs and -3 plus/minus in 57 games played.
