New York Rangers News

Gavrikov missed the Blue Jackets' previous two contests due to an upper-body injury but will be a game-time decision Thursday as Columbus takes on Carolina. Gavrikov has two goals, seven assists, 46 SOG, 24 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 39 games this season.

Korpisalo allowed three goals on 42 shots (.929 SV%) for his second win in three starts as he beat Carolina in his last game. The 28-year-old has been the Blue Jackets' best netminder this season, with his 6-7-1 record, 3.10 GAA and .913 SV%. He takes on the Carolina Hurricanes, who are on an unexpected four-game losing streak after a 5-3 loss to New Jersey last game.

Gavrikov has two goals, seven assists, 46 SOG, 24 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 39 games this season but will be forced to miss his first contest Tuesday with an upper-body injury. Adam Boqvist draws back into the lineup as a replacement for Gavrikov.

With Koprisalo unavailable, the Blue Jackets recalled Jet Greaves from Cleveland (AHL) to serve as Elvis Merzlikins' backup in Tampa. It's unclear whether or not Korpisalo will be available for Thursday's home game vs. the Hurricanes.

Pettersson has 11 assists, 47 SOG, 19 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 37 games this season but will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. Vegas as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The Penguins should provide an update as the teams heads on the ice for warmups.

Martin allowed three goals on 30 shots (.900 SV%) as he snapped a two-game winning streak with a loss to Calgary in his last start. The 27-year-old has fought the puck all season but still has an impressive 11-6-1 record, albeit with a .886 SV% and 3.55 GAA. He takes on the New York Islanders, who just snapped a three-game winning streak with a 4-1 loss to Seattle in their previous contest.

Shesterkin stopped 39 of 40 shots (.975 SV%) but still took the hard-luck loss as he was defeated by Tampa Bay in his last time out. The 2021-22 Vezina Trophy winner has been solid again this season, with his 17-6-5 record, 2.41 GAA and .918 SV%. He takes on the NHL's hottest team in Carolina, who has won their last 11 contests.

Martin allowed three goals on 30 shots (.900 SV%) as he snapped a two-game winning streak with a loss to Calgary in his last start. The 27-year-old has fought the puck all season but still has an impressive 11-6-1 record, albeit with a .886 SV% and 3.55 GAA. He takes on the New York Islanders, who just snapped a three-game winning streak with a 4-1 loss to Seattle in their previous contest.

Korpisalo stopped 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) to pick up his first win in five appearances after he beat Chicago in his last game. The 28-year-old has been Columbus' best netminder with his 5-6-1 record, 3.13 GAA and .912 SV%. He will hope for more positive fortunes as he takes on Ottawa, who has won three of their last four games after a 3-1 victory over Buffalo last game.

Shesterkin stopped 39 of 40 shots (.975 SV%) but still took the hard-luck loss as he was defeated by Tampa Bay in his last time out. The 2021-22 Vezina Trophy winner has been solid again this season, with his 17-6-5 record, 2.41 GAA and .918 SV%. He takes on the NHL's hottest team in Carolina, who has won their last 11 contests.

Lafreniere has five goals, 12 assists, 63 SOG and 10 PIMs through 36 games but will surprisingly be a healthy scratch Thursday vs. the Lightning. It is the first scratch of the season for the 2020 1st overall pick.