New York Rangers News

Blidh failed to pick up a point in 14 games with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022-23 but found his game back with the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) after being traded in march and has now earned a two-year, two-way contract extension with the New York Rangers. The 28-year-old left-winger had 13 goals, 10 assists, 58 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 53 games with both Hartford (AHL) and Colorado (AHL) last season.

Shesterkin stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) for his first loss of the post season as he was downed in overtime by the New Jersey Devils last game. The 27-year-old reigning Vezina Trophy winner has been remarkable in the playoffs this year, with his 2-1-0 record, 1.26 GAA and .950 SV%. He will hope for a more positive result as he takes on New Jersey Monday, who ranked fourth in the NHL in goals per game (3.52) and shot per game (34.4).

Kaliyev had one SOG and a -1 plus/minus through the first two games of the Kings' opening series and will be a healthy scratch for Game 3 as Zack MacEwen replaces him in Los Angles lineup. The 21-year-old had 13 goals, 28 points and a -5 plus/minus through 56 games during the regular season.

Shesterkin ended his regular season with a 37-13-8 record, .916 SV% and 2.48 GAA and will take the crease as expected for Game 1 vs. New Jersey Tuesday. The 27-year-old Vezina winner has 21 games of playoff experience throughout his career, with his 10-10-0 record, He takes on the New Jersey Devils, who finished their 2022-23 regular season with a 52-22-8 record and fourth in the NHL in goals per game (3.52).

Groulx played in two games for the Ducks, failing to pick up a point while collecting two SOG and has been reassigned to San Diego (AHL) on Friday. The 23-year-old returns to the AHL, where he had 18 goals, 21 assists, 41 PIMs and a -20 plus/minus through 61 games prior to his call up.

Groulx had 18 goals, 21 assists, 41 PIMs and a -20 plus/minus through 61 games played with San Diego (AHL) and has been recalled to Anaheim for the first time this season and is expected to make his season debut Tuesday. The 23-year-old has previously played in 18 NHL games prior to this season, with a goal, three points and 17 SOG.

Groulx had 18 goals, 21 assists, 41 PIMs and a -20 plus/minus through 61 games played with San Diego (AHL) and has been recalled to Anaheim for the first time this season. The 23-year-old has previously played in 18 NHL games prior to this season, with a goal, three points and 17 SOG.

Shesterkin stopped 20 of 20 shots for his third shutout of the season and fifth win in six games as he blanked the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets in his previous start. The 27-year-old will not be repeating his Vezina Trophy win from last season but has still been solid, with his 37-13-7 record, 2.49 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take on the Buffalo Sabres, who have won four of their last five games and are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.59).

Shesterkin stopped 20 of 20 shots for his third shutout of the season and fifth win in six games as he blanked the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets in his previous start. The 27-year-old will not be repeating his Vezina Trophy win from last season but has still been solid, with his 37-13-7 record, 2.49 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take on the Buffalo Sabres, who have won four of their last five games and are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.59).