Here are today’s news and links:

• Game Recap: A late goal with the extra attacker helped earn the Rangers one point, but they fell in overtime to the Carl Hagelin-led Capitals (CBS)
• Larry Brooks argues that the Blueshirts might want to invest a late-round pick in some muscle for the stretch run (NY Post)
• Brooks also say that Henrik Lundqvist wasn’t able to keep himself composed when asked about Mats Zuccarello’s departure from New York (NY Post)
• Justin Bonhard ponders where Brett Howden will fit in upon his return to health (Elite Sports NY)

Around the NHL:

• Tyler Mair reports that Dallas Stars’ forward Mats Zuccarello was injured after scoring two points in his team debut, and will be sidelined for the next four weeks (Defending Big D)
• Melissa Burgess relays word that the Buffalo Sabres acquired defenseman Brandon Montour from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman Brendan Guhle and a conditional first round selection in the 2019 Entry Draft (Die By The Blade)
• Steven Psihogios saw that the Arizona Coyotes retired Shane Doan’s #19 prior to last night’s game against the Winnipeg Jets (Puck Daddy)
• The Boston Bruins signed forward Lee Stempniak to a pro-rated one year deal for the remainder of the season (TSN)