New York will switch things up on Friday as Anton Blidh takes Jonny Brodzinski's spot in the Rangers' lineup vs. San Jose. Brodzinski has appeared in 36 games this season and has four goals, nine points and 37 SOG despite only averaging 11:09 TOI in a bottom-six role this season.
With Vincent Trocheck (upper body) returning to the Rangers' lineup on Monday, Brodzinski will head to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 32-year-old Brodzinski has scored two points (1G / 1A) in eight games this season.
Brennan Othmann will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks, allowing Brodzinski to re-enter the lineup. Brodzinski has zero points in two games this season and is expected to return to a familiar spot on the team's second powerplay unit.
Brodzinski will be the odd-man out when the Rangers travel to Toronto on Thursday to take on the Maple Leafs. Juuso Parssinen will dress in his place.
Chris Kreider will be a surprising healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Brodzinski to re-enter the lineup. The 31-year-old Brodzinski has four points (2G / 2A) in 15 games this season.
Kaapo Kakko will return from being a healthy scratch on Sunday, swapping places with Brodzinski. The 31-year-old Brodzinski is averaging 10:14 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 15 games this season.
Jimmy Vesey will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Brodzinski to re-enter the lineup for the Rangers. The 31-year-old Brodzinski is averaging 10:05 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 13 games this season.
Brodzinski was a healthy scratch in favor of Matt Rempe on Monday but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Brodzinski played the previous four games for the Rangers, tallying one point (0G / 1A).
Matt Rempe will return to the lineup on Monday, resulting in Brodzinski being a healthy scratch. Brodzinski played the last four games for the Rangers, tallying one point (0G / 1A).
Matt Rempe will be a healthy scratch on Friday, allowing Brodzinski to re-enter the lineup after a one-game absence. The 31-year-old Brodzinski is averaging 9:15 time-on-ice and has two points (1G / 1A) in six games this season.