Coach Mike Sullivan said that New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider will draw in for Tkachuk, who sat out the final 12:36 of the third period of their win over Canada with a lower-body injury. Tkachuk set the tone in that game with the first of three fights between the teams in the opening nine seconds on Saturday night,
Trocheck played 10:03 in the OT loss to Canada on Thursday. Only Rangers teammate Chris Kreider played less among the U.S. players.
Luukkonen made 26 saves in Saturday's 8-2 win over the Rangers. The Sabres chased Igor Shesterkin from the game with a five-goal first period, and while Luukkonen's shutout bid ended early in the second on a Chris Kreider power-play tally,
The New York Rangers have called up one of their top prospects just in case veteran Chris Kreider is unable to play Tuesday against the Islanders because of injury.
The top three teams in the Atlantic and Metro look fairly set. The six teams clamoring for two spots behind them are far more volatile.
The New York Rangers continue their playoff push amid a stream of mediocrity. Plus latest NHL trade news and rumors, including Montreal Canadiens trying to package pair of forwards ahead of deadline.
The New York Rangers have an important stretch coming up after the NHL's 4 Nations Faceoff comes to a conclusion. The Blueshirts are currently three points out