New York Rangers News

Miller has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury but will return to the lineup on Saturday. Miller will skate on the third line with Anthony Cirelli and Alex Killorn and enters play with seven goals and 19 assists (26 points) in 38 games this season.

Korpisalo stopped all three shots that he faced after replacing Sergei Bobrovsky in Tampa Bay on Tuesday. With Bobrovsky “away from the team” on Thursday, Korpisalo will start vs. the Predators. The 24-year-old netminde has gone 2-1-1 with a 3.67 GAA and .872 SV% in five starts and two relief appearances on home-ice.

Korpisalo gave up three goals on 25 shots in the Blue Jackets loss to the Canucks on December 11th. Korpisalo has not recorded a win since November 15th but will get a second crack at the Rangers tonight. The 24-year-old allowed four goals on 19 shots in a 5-4 shootout loss to New York back in November.

Pettersson was a second round pick (No.38 overall) in 2014. The 6-foot-3, 177 lbs. defenseman has a projectable frame and a great first past but has struggled at times this season. Pettersson was able to carry a +1.9 CF% rel this season and should get a chance for regular playing time in Pittsburgh. Pettersson has 10 points (1G / 9A) in 49 career NHL games.

Korpisalo stopped 40 of 43 shots on route to a 7-3 victory over the Panthers in his last start on November 15. He's posted a 3.68 GAA and .885 SV% in eight starts this season. He draws a tough matchup tonight against the Penguins.

Korpisalo allowed four goals on 19 shots in the Blue Jackets 5-4 shootout loss to the Rangers on Saturday. Korpisalo has struggled in his last three starts, allowing a combined 10 goals on 56 shots (.821 SV%). With Bobrovsky sick, Korpisalo will make his eight start of the season tonight. The 24-year-old allowed four goals on 41 shots in a 5-4 win in his first start vs. the Panthers.

Korpisalo allowed four goals on 19 shots in the Blue Jackets 5-4 shootout loss to the Rangers on Saturday. Korpisalo has struggled in his last three starts, allowing a combined 10 goals on 56 shots (.821 SV%). With Bobrovsky sick, Korpisalo will make his eight start of the season tonight. The 24-year-old allowed four goals on 41 shots in a 5-4 win in his first start vs. the Panthers.

Vaakanainen has not played since October 23rd and is expected to miss at least a few more games. Vaakanainen has no resumed skating and will likely head back to the AHL once he is healthy anyways.

Blidh was called up as a precaution, but returns to Providence, where he has six points (2G / 4A) in 11 games this season.

Bjorkstrand played just 5:33 TOI in Sunday’s game in Anaheim and will come out of the lineup tonight. Lukas Sedlak will replace him on the fourth line.

Blidh has recorded two goals and four assists (six points) in 11 games with Providence this season. The 23-year-old winger has just two points (1G / 1A) in 20 career NHL games with Boston.

Korpisalo allowed four goals on 38 shots in the Blue Jackets 5-4 overtime win vs. Buffalo on Saturday. The Blue Jackets will stick with Korpisalo for the third straight game. He is 4-0-0 despite posting an ugly 3.64 GAA and .897 SV% through four starts.