New York Rangers News

Injuries to Scott Sabourin (undisclosed) and Brandon Hagel (undisclosed) will allow Michael Chaffee and Oliver Bjorkstrand to re-enter Tampa Bay's lineup. The 30-year-old Bjorkstrand has 29 points (11G / 18A) in 72 games this season, but has just one point (1G / 0A) and a -8 plus/minus in his last 14 games.

After losing four straight (0-4-0) while allowing 14 goals on 112 combined shots (.875 SV%), Shesterkin has rebounded with two stellar victories, saving 48 of 50 combined shots (.960 SV%). The 30-year-old Shesterkin has battled his share of ups and downs this season, but ended March with serviceable totals, posting a 2.75 GAA and .909 SV% in 11 games (6-4-1). The Rangers enter Thursday's contest as +126 home underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens team that has been dominant lately, outscoring their opposition 23-9 during a six-game winning streak.

The Rangers have had a terribly disappointing and inconsistent season, but Shesterkin has remained reliable between the pipes. The 30-year-old goalie was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers. He has a 2.80 GAA and .909 SV% in his last 11 games (6-4-1). The Rangers enter Tuesday's contest as +106 home underdogs against a surging New Jersey Devils team that has scored four or more goals in seven of its last nine games (6-3-0).

With Nikita Kucherov (illness) hopeful to return to Tampa Bay's lineup on Tuesday, Bjorkstrand will be the odd man out of the lineup as a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Bjorkstrand has 29 points (11G / 18A) in 72 games this season, but has just one point (1G / 0A) and a -8 plus/minus in his last 14 games.

The Bruins have relied heavily on Swayman lately as they hope to lock up a playoff spot in the final games of the regular season. The 27-year-old American goalie played both ends of a back-to-back this weekend (2-0-0), and will get the night off on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. The 31-year-old Korpisalo has been far from spectacular this season, but has been serviceable in recent games, helping his team collect a point in four of his last five outings (2-1-2) despite posting an ugly 3.82 GAA and .885 SV%. The Bruins enter Tuesday's game as +109 home underdogs against the Stars.

The Rangers have had a terribly disappointing and inconsistent season, but Shesterkin has remained reliable between the pipes. The 30-year-old goalie was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers. He has a 2.80 GAA and .909 SV% in his last 11 games (6-4-1). The Rangers enter Tuesday's contest as +106 home underdogs against a surging New Jersey Devils team that has scored four or more goals in seven of its last nine games (6-3-0).

Garand was excellent in his NHL debut last week, saving 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Winnipeg Jets, and will return to the crease on Friday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 23-year-old Garand was a fourth-round pick of the New York Rangers in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, who has a 2.83 GAA and .896 SV% in 36 games (16-15-2) with Hartford (AHL) this season. The Rangers enter Friday's contest as -178 home favourites against a Blackhawks team that was defeated 5-1 last night by the Philadelphia Flyers.

Fortescue was a third-round pick of the Rangers in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft that was recently rewarded with an entry-level contract after completing his collegiate hockey career. The 20-year-old defenseman scored 14 points (4G / 10A) in 35 games this season with Boston College.

Garand was excellent in his NHL debut last week, saving 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Winnipeg Jets, and will likely return to the crease on Friday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 23-year-old Garand was a fourth-round pick of the New York Rangers in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, who has a 2.83 GAA and .896 SV% in 36 games (16-15-2) with Hartford (AHL) this season. The Rangers enter Friday's contest as -178 home favourites against a Blackhawks team that was defeated 5-1 last night by the Philadelphia Flyers.

Bjorkstrand will draw right back into the lineup after sitting out Tuesday's game against the Wild. Scott Sabourin will sit in his place.

Veleno will slot into the lineup on Thursday in place of Alexandre Texier. Veleno has two goals and two assists in 51 games this season.

Shesterkin was excellent in New York's previous outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%), but received very little goal support in a game where his team only managed 10 shots on goal in a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old Shesterkin has a serviceable 2.88 GAA and .912 SV% in nine games since returning from the Olympic break. The Rangers enter Wednesday's contest as -119 road favourites against a Toronto Maple Leafs team that played last night and won 4-2 over the Boston Bruins.

The Bruins are on the the tail-end of a back-to-back on Wednesday, so it will be back-up netminder Joonas Korpisalo who gets the nod in Buffalo. Korpisalo's last start came back on March 16th in New Jersey, when he allowed four goals on 34 sots in a 4-3 overtime loss. The 11-year-veteran carries an 11-9-4 record and an .891 SV% into Wednesday night's matchup, where the Bruins enter action at +175 on the money line.