As long as both Jacob Trouba and K’Andre Miller are out of the lineup, someone is going to have to play the point on that second power play unit for the Rangers. For now, that guy looks to be Island Park native Anthony Bitetto.
Bitetto was coach David Quinn’s choice for the assignment in the Rangers’ 3-2 shootout win over the Flyers Thursday in Philadelphia, and he could be back there Saturday afternoon when the Rangers continue their road trip in Washington against the Capitals.
According to Quinn, the status of Miller, who has missed the last two games with an upper body injury, won’t be determined until just before the 12:30 p.