TARRYTOWN, N.Y. – The Rangers are hoping that some of their most dynamic players will be able to help them both extend a two-game win streak and break a seven-game losing streak against the Islanders on Thursday night.
Wednesday’s practice saw the return of Mats Zuccarello, who missed the last two games with a groin strain, and the ascension of Filip Chytil, who was rewarded for his strong performance against the Canucks on Monday with a promotion to the first line. Chytil, who had been playing center on the fourth line, moved to the left wing and skated alongside Mika Zibanejad.