Fox is considered a game-time decision for Saturday but activating him from IR all but guarantees he will play in Columbus. Fox, who missed the last eight games, has five goals and 43 assists (48 points) in 58 games this season.
Shesterkin allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Rangers overtime win in Minnesota on Thursday. Tonight he'll start a massive game vs. the Blue Jackets, who the Rangers are battling for a Wild Card spot with. In his only start against Columbus this season, Shesterkin stopped all 27 shots that he faced in 1-0 shutout/shootout win.
Fox has missed the last eight games with an upper-body injury but he was a full participant in Saturday's morning skate and is "trending" towards playing according to head coach Peter Laviolette. It appeared as if Carson Soucy would sit if Fox plays.
Shesterkin allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Rangers overtime win in Minnesota on Thursday. Tonight he'll start a massive game vs. the Blue Jackets, who the Rangers are battling for a Wild Card spot with. In his only start against Columbus this season, Shesterkin stopped all 27 shots that he faced in 1-0 shutout/shootout win.
The Rangers have lost four straight (0-2-2) and will turn to Shesterkin between the pipes on Thursday as they desperately search for wins in a heated race for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The 29-year-old Shesterkin played well in his previous outing but did not receive ample goal support, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. He has a 2.87 GAA and .905 SV% in 47 games this season (21-22-4). The Rangers enter Thursday's contest as slight -104 road underdogs against a Wild club that has scored two or fewer goals in seven of their last eight games (3-5-0).
The Rangers have lost four straight (0-2-2) and will turn to Shesterkin between the pipes on Thursday as they desperately search for wins in a heated race for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The 29-year-old Shesterkin played well in his previous outing but did not receive ample goal support, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. He has a 2.87 GAA and .905 SV% in 47 games this season (21-22-4). The Rangers enter Thursday's contest as slight -104 road underdogs against a Wild club that has scored two or fewer goals in seven of their last eight games (3-5-0).
Quick has been a serviceable backup since joining the Rangers last season, posting a 2.83 GAA and .904 SV% in 48 combined appearances (27-12-4). The veteran 39-year-old netminder will return to the Rangers for another season, ensuring the team sticks with the same tandem of him and Igor Shesterkin in the 2025-26 campaign.
The Rangers are coming off crushing losses to the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators, hurting their hopes for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Shesterkin will tend the twine on Tuesday and hope for a better result against the Winnipeg Jets. The 29-year-old Shesterkin has a 2.89 GAA, .905 SV%, and four shutouts in 46 games this season (21-21-4). The Rangers enter the action on Tuesday as +169 road underdogs against a Jets team that has lost four of their last six (2-3-1).
Arthur Kaliyev will draw back into New York's lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets, sending Berard to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Berard is averaging 11:11 time-on-ice and has eight points (4G / 4A) in 23 games this season.
Vaakanainen was acquired in a trade from the Anaheim Ducks earlier this season and has earned himself a two-year, $3.10 million contract extension with the Rangers. The 26-year-old defenseman has averaged 15:599 time-on-ice and scored nine points (2G / 7A) in 30 games with the Rangers this season.
The Rangers have recalled Chad Ruhwedel and reassigned Robertson to the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). The 23-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game and has 18 points (1G / 17A) in 47 games with Hartford this season.
Brisson was a first-round pick, 29th overall, of the Golden Knights in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old forward played nine games with the Golden Knights this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, tallying 19 points (5G / 14A) in 45 games with the Henderson Silver Knights.
Kartye impressed during a three-game stint with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL), scoring four points (2G / 2A). The 23-year-old forward has seven points (3G / 4A) in 49 games with Seattle this season.
