Veleno has not played since the NHL resumed after the Olympic break, and he did not practice on Monday due to an illness. The 26-year-old Veleno is averaging 12:14 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 49 games this season.
After nearly two months without playing a game, due to a lower-body injury and the Olympic break, Shesterkin hasn't missed a beat, posting a solid 2.37 GAA and .912 SV% in two games (1-0-1). The Rangers have had a disappointing season, but Shesterkin has remained reliable, posting a 2.38 GAA and .917 SV% in his last 19 appearances since mid-December (11-4-3). Still, the Rangers enter Monday's contest as slight +107 home underdogs against a Columbus Blue Jackets team that has followed up a seven-game winning streak with two straight losses (0-1-1).
After nearly two months without playing a game, due to a lower-body injury and the Olympic break, Shesterkin has missed a beat, posting a solid 2.37 GAA and .912 SV% in two games (1-0-1). The Rangers have had a disappointing season, but Shesterkin has remained reliable, posting a 2.38 GAA and .917 SV% in his last 19 appearances since mid-December (11-4-3). Still, the Rangers enter Monday's contest as slight +107 home underdogs against a Columbus Blue Jackets team that has followed up a seven-game winning streak with two straight losses (0-1-1).
Seattle placed Kartye on waivers on Thursday, and he was claimed by the New York Rangers on Friday. The 24-year-old Kartye averaged 10:42 time-on-ice and had eight points (3G / 5A) in 40 games with Seattle this season.
Fox has not played since the beginning of January, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers, wrapping up his second stint on Long-Term Injured Reserve this season. The 27-year-old Fox has had trouble staying healthy, but has been highly productive when in the lineup, scoring 28 points (4G / 24A) in 30 games.
Zibanejad was productive for Team Sweden at the Olympics, scoring six points (3G / 3A) in five games. He returned home with an illness that kept him out of practice on Wednesday, but he is expected to play on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 32-year-old Zibanejad was on an offensive tear before the Olympic break, scoring 23 points (11G / 12A) in his last 16 games.
Shesterkin was sidelined for a month heading into the Olympic break due to a lower-body injury, but he will return to the crease when the Rangers return to action on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Rangers struggled without Shesterkin, going 2-11-1, and will be eager to have him back between the pipes. The 30-year-old goalie played his most consistent hockey of the season before his injury, winning four of six (4-1-1) while posting a 2.04 GAA and .934 SV%. The Rangers enter Thursday's contest as -132 home favourites against a Flyers team they defeated 6-3 in their previous meeting.
Shesterkin was sidelined for a month heading into the Olympic break due to a lower-body injury, but he will return to the crease when the Rangers return to action on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Rangers struggled without Shesterkin, going 2-11-1, and will be eager to have him back between the pipes. The 30-year-old goalie played his most consistent hockey of the season before his injury, winning four of six (4-1-1) while posting a 2.04 GAA and .934 SV%. The Rangers enter Thursday's contest as -132 home favourites against a Flyers team they defeated 6-3 in their previous meeting.
Jeremy Swayman did not play much for Team USA at the Olympics, but still, the Bruins will give him an extra night of rest, as he will back up Korpisalo on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 31-year-old Korpisalo had an increased workload in the weeks leading up to the Olympic break and performed well, posting a 2.32 GAA and .916 SV% in his last eight appearances (4-1-2). The Bruins enter Thursday's contest as slight -106 home favourites against a Blue Jackets team that was on fire before the league stoppage, having won seven straight games.
Zibanejad was productive for Team Sweden at the Olympics, scoring six points (3G / 3A) in five games, but he has returned home with an illness that kept him out of practice on Wednesday. It is unclear what his status is heading into Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 32-year-old Zibanejad was on an offensive tear before the Olympic break, scoring 23 points (11G / 12A) in his last 16 games.
With Mikko Rantanen missing Finland's Bronze Medal game on Saturday vs. Slovakia, Eeli Tolvanen will draw back into the lineup for his fifth appearances at the Olympics. The 26-year-old winger has played a complimentary role all tournament and has a goal across four games played to show for it.
Rempe was forced to miss time earlier in the season due to a thumb injury and will return to the IR on Friday after New York announced he would be having a second procedure done on his thumb. The 23-year-old towering bruiser will be out indefinitely and may be in jeopardy of losing his season after just one goal and a -4 plus/minus in 26 games played this year.
Blidh has only played three games this season with New York, tallying one assist, and will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Brennan Othmann will exit the lineup to accommodate Blidh's return.
Scott Morrow will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Iorio to make his Rangers' debut on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 23-year-old Iorio was claimed off of waivers from the San Jose Sharks earlier this week. He scored three assists in 21 games.
Vincent Iorio will make his Rangers' debut on Thursday, resulting in Morrow being a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Morrow is averaging 15:40 time-on-ice and has six assists in 28 games this season.
Blidh has one assist in three games with the Rangers this season, but the 30-year-old defenseman has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. Connor Mackey was assigned to Hartford (AHL) in a corresponding move.
