Vaakanainen (undisclosed) will come out of the Ducks' lineup on Saturday.
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New York Rangers News
Goalie Start
Shesterkin will start Thursday vs. the Bruins.
Shesterkin allowed two goals on 31 shots (.935 SV%) to break a two-game winning streak as he was downed by Montreal in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been solid this season, with his 20-7-6 record, 2.43 GAA and .918 SV%. He will take on the Boston Bruins, who have won seven of their last eight contests after a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders last game.
Anton Blidh has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Blidh had six goals, three assists, 30 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 23 games with the Colorado Eagles (AHL) and has been recalled to the Avalanche Monday. The 27-year-old has yet to pick up a point in nine NHL games so far this season with Colorado, but does have eight SOG and four PIMs.
Goalie Start
Shesterkin will start Sunday vs. the Canadiens.
Goalie Start
Quick led the Kings onto the ice for warmups.
Goalie Start
Quick will likely start Saturday vs. the Devils.
Goalie Start
Igor Shesterkin will start Thursday vs. Dallas.
Vladislav Gavrikov is considered a game-time decision Thursday (upper body).
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.
Trey Fix-Wolansky has been recalled from Cleveland (AHL).
The Panthers have claimed Casey Fitzgerald off of waivers from the Sabres.
Fitzgerald was a third-round pick in 2016 and has picked up three assists in 23 games with the Sabres this season. In total, he has nine assists in 59 career NHL games. Fitzgerald will likely replace Matt Kiersted to serve as the Panthers' No.7 defenseman.
Waiver Move
The Rangers have claimed Jake Leschyshyn off waivers from the Golden Knights.
Leschyshyn was a second-round pick in 2017 and has picked up six points (2G / 4A) in 63 career NHL games. Leschyshyn figures to factor in on the Rangers' fourth line moving forward.
Goalie Start
Shesterkin led the Rangers onto the ice for warmups.
Vladislav Gavrikov is day-to-day and will miss Tuesday's game vs. Tampa Bay (upper body).
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.
Goalie Start
Shesterkin will start Saturday in New Jersey.
Jonny Brodzinski will be out of the Rangers' lineup Thursday vs. Montreal (personal).
Brodzinski has a goal and an assist with 18 SOG and a +4 plus/minus through 11 games but will miss Thursday's contest due to the birth of his child. Gustav Rydahl will make his NHL debut in place of Brodzinski.
Goalie Start
Igor Shesterkin will start Tuesday vs. Carolina.
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.
Goalie Start
Shesterkin is expected to start Tuesday vs. the Hurricanes.
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.
Line Change
Brodzinski will be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
Lafreniere will draw back into the Rangers lineup on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Quick led the Kings onto the ice for warmups.
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