There are a lot of story lines to follow tonight as the New York Rangers begin a crucial stretch of road games. It’s Igor Shesterkin’s first road start. It’s the first game of a stretch of eight out of ten games on the road that will make or break the hopes for the playoffs. It’s less than two weeks to the trade deadline and there are nothing but question marks swirling around this team.
On a personal level it is the first time back in Winnipeg for Jacob Trouba after six seasons as a Jet. It was a stormy relationship and look forward to some catcalls whenever he touches the puck.