Here is what to expect from a Rangers perspective going into Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Panthers.
The New York Rangers are set to take on the Florida Panthers tonight at 8:00 PM EST for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final. The Panthers lead this series 3-2.
Here is everything Ranger fans need to know regarding this Game 6 matchup.
Projected Lineup:
Forwards:
Chris Kreider -- Mika Zibanejad -- Alexander Wennberg
Artemi Panarin -- Vincent Trocheck -- Alexis Lafrenière
Jack Roslovic -- Filip Chytil -- Kaapo Kakko
Will Cuylle -- Jonny Brodzinski -- Barclay Goodrow
Defensemen:
Ryan Lindgren -- Adam Fox
K'Andre Miller -- Braden Schneider
Erik Gustafsson -- Jacob Trouba
Goaltender:
Igor Shesterkin
Pregame Interviews:
Notable Storylines:
- The Rangers are coming off of a 3-2 loss against the Panthers in Game 5.
- The Panthers lead this Eastern Conference Final series 3-2 as the Rangers are on the brink of elimination.
- Jonny Brodzinski is expected to play tonight for the Rangers.
- Igor Shesterkin is set to start in net for the Rangers.
- Jimmy Vesey made his return to practice on Saturday. He is listed as week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
- Blake Wheeler is ‘banged up’.
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