It was finally confirmed this morning that Kevin Hayes, Mats Zuccarello and Adam McQuaid would be sitting out this game. That confirmed what everyone has known for weeks, that all three are about to be traded. That meant that the team the Rangers fielded will be team we will be watching, unless some NHL talent comes the other way in these imminent deals.
Jimmy Vesey was elevated to the top like (the ZVK line?) and responded by scoring a goal. Vlad Namestnikov saw heavy minutes as did Ryan Strome who scored two goals. The Rangers went with the seven defensemen lineup with Brendan Smith the extra man.