LAS VEGAS – After three games out and one game in, Brendan Smith was back out of the Rangers’ lineup Tuesday night against the Golden Knights. Tony DeAngelo, who had been scratched the previous three games, and six of the last eight, stepped into his spot. Freddie Claesson was the other defenseman sitting out.
“It’s tough,’’ Smith said being in and out of the lineup. “I’ve never had to do it before, where I’m in and out quite a bit. But I think I’m taking it in stride. I’m just trying to be positive, keep trying to help the team out, and when I get in there, try to play my best hockey.