New York Rangers News

Martin will add some depth to an uncertain Hurricanes crease after being claimed off waivers from the Blue Jackets. Pyotr Kochetkov (concussion) and Frederik Andersen (blood clot) are both currently sidelined for the Hurricanes, though Kochetkov's return to the lineup seems imminent. Martin last played on January 2nd, allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins, a fair representation of his seasonal 3.65 GAA and .887 SV%.

Shesterkin will start for the third straight game on Thursday when the Rangers visit the Vegas Golden Knights. Shesterkin is riding two consecutive quality starts (2-0-0), posting a cumulative .946 SV%, and will attempt for a third straight, a feat he has accomplished only once, during the opening month of the season. The Rangers are -137 road favourites against a Golden Knights club with only one regulation win in their last four games (2-2-0).

Shesterkin will likely start for the third straight game on Thursday when the Rangers visit the Vegas Golden Knights. Shesterkin is riding two consecutive quality starts (2-0-0), posting a cumulative .946 SV%, and will attempt for a third straight, a feat he has accomplished only once during the opening month of the season. The Rangers are -137 road favourites against a Golden Knights club with only one regulation win in their last four games (2-2-0).

With the Blue Jackets' crease seemingly belonging to Daniil Tarasov, the Blue Jackets have placed Spencer Martin on waivers. Martin last played on January 2nd, allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins, a fair representation of his seasonal 3.65 GAA and .887 SV%.

After allowing nine goals in two games (0-2-0) and posting an abysmal .795 SV%, Shesterkin responded with a strong effort in his last outing, saving 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals. Shesterkin has been inconsistent this season, allowing four or more goals 10 times through 27 games, compared to only seven times through 53 games when he won the Vezina trophy two seasons ago. The Rangers are sizeable -203 home favourites on Tuesday against a Seattle Kraken club that played last night and lost 3-0 to the Pittsburgh Penguins, ending their nine-game winning streak.

After allowing nine goals in two games (0-2-0) and posting an abysmal .795 SV%, Shesterkin responded with a strong effort in his last outing, saving 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals. Shesterkin has been inconsistent this season, allowing four or more goals 10 times through 27 games, compared to only seven times through 53 games when he won the Vezina trophy two seasons ago. The Rangers are sizeable -203 home favourites on Tuesday against a Seattle Kraken club that played last night and lost 3-0 to the Pittsburgh Penguins, ending their nine-game winning streak.

Blidh was sent down to make room for Kaapo Kakko, who returned from a lower-body injury on Sunday. Blidh has played just one game with the Rangers this season, registering one hit and one shot on goal in just over five minutes of ice time.

Brisson, Vegas' 29th-overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, is yet to make his NHL debut. The 22-year-old centre has ten goals and 13 assists in 37 games with the Henderson Silver Knights this season.

Blidh will be the odd-man out on Sunday as Kaapo Kakko draws back into the lineup. Blidh has played just one game with the Rangers this season, registering one hit and one shot on goal in just over five minutes of ice time.

Shesterkin will be back between the pipes for the Rangers for the back-end of this weekend's home-and-home with the Capitals after Jonathan Quick got the nod in Saturday's 3-2 defeat. Shesterkin struggled his last time out, allowing four goals on just 19 shots as the Rangers fell to the Blues by a score of 5-2. The 2021-22 Vezina Trophy winner has endured a rocky season and has been particularly poor of late, posting a 1-3-0 record and an .828 SV% across his last four starts. He'll look to get back in the win column on Sunday with the Rangers being -250 favourites at home over the Capitals, who will be without Alex Ovechkin for the second straight game.

Zibanejad was scratched from the lineup Thursday in St. Louis due to illness, and his status remains in question for Saturday's matinee. Monitor Zibanejad's status as the Rangers hit the ice for warmups at 12:30 PM ET.

Zibanejad was expected to play on Thursday after missing the last two practices due to an illness, but the Rangers' superstar left warmups before line rushes took place and was announced as a scratch less than five minutes before puck drop. Zac Jones will draw into the lineup in place of Zibanejad as New York will now opt to dress seven defensemen.

Robertson was recalled for the first time in his career due to a few question marks in the Rangers' lineup but was not need and has been reassigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). The 22-year-old will return to Hartford, where he had two goals, 11 assists, 14 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus in 30 games prior to his call up.

Shesterkin has followed up three of his last four quality starts by allowing three or more goals, including allowing five on 25 shots (.800 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. The 2023-24 campaign has been inconsistent for the 2021-22 Vezina winner, as his .904 SV% and 2.85 GAA are well below his career-averaged .921 SV% and 2.44 GAA. Despite his unspectacular play, Shesterkin has managed a respectable 16-9-0 record for a Rangers club that sits first in the Metropolitan Division. The Rangers have lost two straight but are sizeable -161 road favourites against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night.

Zibanejad did not practice on Wednesday due to an illness but will play on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. Zibenejad has only two points (0G / 2A) in his last four games but has been consistent all season, scoring 39 points (14G / 25A) in 39 games.

Robertson had two goals, 13 points, 14 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus in 30 games with Hartford (AHL) but has earned his first career call-up to the Rangers Wednesday. The 22-year-old defensemen was New York's 2019 2nd round pick (49th overall) and has spend the last four seasons with Hartford prior to his call up.

Zibanejad did not practice on Wednesday due to an illness but is expected to play at some point on their upcoming two-game road trip. Zibenejad has only two points (0G / 2A) in his last four games but has been consistent all season, scoring 39 points (14G / 25A) in 39 games.