With defenseman Tony DeAngelo returning to the lineup after being scratched the previous two games, Rangers coach David Quinn opted to dress seven defensemen and 11 forwards Monday night against the Kings. Enforcer Cody McLeod came out of the lineup to make room for DeAngelo.
“I’m liking it more and more,’’ Quinn said of the 11-and-7 look, which he previously said he did not prefer.
Quinn said he was pleased with the performance of all six of his defensemen in each of the previous two games, but he also wanted to get DeAngelo back in the lineup.