Projected Lineups: Golden Knights Face Off Against Rangers
The stage is set for an exciting NHL matchup as the Golden Knights prepare to face the Rangers. This game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Scripps and NHL Network.
Teams Overview
The Golden Knights are currently positioned at 13 wins, 6 losses, and 8 overtime losses. In contrast, the Rangers hold a record of 15 wins, 12 losses, and 3 overtime losses. Both teams are looking to secure a crucial victory in this tightly contested season.
Projected Lineups
New York Rangers
- Artemi Panarin — Mika Zibanejad — Alexis Lafreniere
- Conor Sheary — Vincent Trocheck — J.T. Miller
- Will Cuylle — Noah Laba — Brett Berard
- Jonny Brodzinski — Sam Carrick — Taylor Raddysh
- Defense: Vladislav Gavrikov — Braden Schneider
- Defense: Carson Soucy — Will Borgen
- Defense: Matthew Robertson — Scott Morrow
- Goaltending: Jonathan Quick
- Igor Shesterkin
Scratches include Urho Vaakanainen and Jaroslav Chmelar. Injuries affect player Adam Fox and two others due to upper and lower body issues.
Vegas Golden Knights
- Ivan Barbashev — Jack Eichel — Branden Bowman
- Mitch Marner — Brett Howden — Mark Stone
- Brandon Saad — Tomas Hertl — Pavel Dorofeyev
- Cole Reinhardt — Colton Sissons — Keegan Kolesar
- Defense: Brayden McNabb — Shea Theodore
- Defense: Noah Hanifin — Zach Whitecloud
- Defense: Ben Hutton — Kaedan Korczak
- Goaltending: Carter Hart
- Akira Schmid
Scratched players include Alexander Holtz, Jaycob Megna, and Reilly Smith. Injuries have sidelined Adin Hill and William Karlsson.
Status Report
Both Sissons and Hutton from the Golden Knights experienced illness and will be game-time decisions. Should they be unable to play, Reilly Smith and Jaycob Megna are poised to step in. Goaltender Carter Hart is under evaluation after missing a recent game against the New Jersey Devils, while Jonathan Quick may be making his first start since late November.
The Rangers are also adjusting their lineup, recalling defenseman Jaroslav Chmelar from the AHL while sending Brennan Othmann back to the same league.
This matchup promises to be an intense showdown as both teams aim for essential points in their respective campaigns.
