The New York Rangers (27-13-3 ) against the Vegas Golden Knights (25-14-5). The puck is set to drop at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 p.m. (ET).
The Golden Knights are currently without star center and Stanley Cup champion Jack Eichel as well as five other skaters.
Following the Ranger's four-game losing streak from Jan.6 to Jan.13, the Blueshirts have won their last two contests.
On Jan.14 Kaapo Kakko returned to the lineup and the Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals 2-1, Alexis Lafreniere scoring the game-winner.
The Rangers defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Tuesday, Blake Wheeler netting two goals, the first line of Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider, and Kakko clicking, and Igor Shesterkin having a statement performance.
Following tonight's game, the Rangers travel to Orange County to play the L. A Kings on Saturday at 10:30 p.m. (ET).
They will play all the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, Jan.21st at 8:30 p.m. (ET) and the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 10:30 p.m (ET)
Morning Skate Updates: The Rangers skated today at the T-Movile Arena at 2:30 P.M (ET).
Igor Shesterkin (18-10-0, 2.18 GAA, .904 SV%). was the first goaltender off the ice according to Colin Stephenson of Newsday.
Shesterkin has won three of his last five starts, surrendering 13 goals in that span. He has only allowed three goals in his last two starts in victories against the Washington Capitals and Seattle Kraken.
Rangers Projected Lines:
Kreider-Zibanejad-Kakko
Panarin-Trocheck-Lafreniere
Cuylle- Brodzinski-Wheeler
Goodrow-Bonino-Vesey
Lindgren-Fox
Miller-Trouba
Shesterkin
Golden Knights Projected Lines:
Dorofeyev-Stephenson-Stone
Barbashev-Roy-Marchessault
Brisson-Amadio-Cotter
Howden-Kolesar
Martinez-Pietrangelo
McNabb-Korczak
Hahue-Whitecloud
Thompson
Rangers Notes: Ryan Lindgren will play in his 300th career NHL game, all with the New York Rangers. The Rangers stalwart rop pairing defender has recorded 70 points (9 goals, 61 assists) in 299 games in the last six seasons.
Artemi Panarin enters the contest with 60 points (27 goals, 33 assists) in 43 games this season, and five points in the last five games.
The Rangers are 13-7-2 on the road this season, earning 28 of a possible 42 points.
The Blueshirts are 3-1-1 in their last five games against the Golden Knights, 8-2-0 against Pacific Division opponents, and 13-5-1 against Western Conference opponents.
Mika Zibanejad has the most goals (8), assists (6), and points (14) as a Ranger against Vegas.
Golden Knights Notes: The Golden Knights are 4-6-0 in their last 10 games.
The 7-year-old club is currently without Jack Eichel, Shea Theodore, William Karlsson, Adin Hill, Ben Hutton, and William Carrier.
At T-Mobile Arena, they have a 3-2-0 record against the Rangers.
How To Watch: Tonight's game is available on MSGSN and SCRIPSS.