Rangers vs. Ducks: Predicted Lineups Revealed
The NHL showdown between the New York Rangers and the Anaheim Ducks is set for 10 p.m. ET, featuring a clash of two teams with differing season records. The Rangers hold a record of 21 wins, 22 losses, and 6 overtime losses, while the Ducks come in with 24 wins, 21 losses, and 3 overtime losses. Fans can catch the live action on Victory+, MSG, and KCOP-13.
Rangers vs. Ducks: Predicted Lineups Revealed
New York Rangers Projected Lineup
- J.T. Miller — Mika Zibanejad — Gabe Perreault
- Artemi Panarin — Vincent Trocheck — Alexis Lafreniere
- Brennan Othmann — Noah Laba — Will Cuylle
- Taylor Raddysh — Sam Carrick — Jonny Brodzinski
- Vladislav Gavrikov — Braden Schneider
- Matthew Robertson — Will Borgen
- Urho Vaakanainen — Scott Morrow
Ducks Projected Lineup
- Chris Kreider — Mason McTavish — Ryan Strome
- Alex Killorn — Mikael Granlund — Beckett Sennecke
- Jeffrey Viel — Ryan Poehling — Cutter Gauthier
- Ross Johnston — Tim Washe — Ian Moore
- Jackson LaCombe — Jacob Trouba
- Pavel Mintyukov — Drew Helleson
- Olen Zellweger — Radko Gudas
In goal, the Rangers are expected to start Spencer Martin, allowing Jonathan Quick to face his former team, the Los Angeles Kings, the following day. Ducks’ goalkeeping will feature Lukas Dostal and Ville Husso.
Player Status and Injuries
Several players are unavailable for both teams:
- Rangers:
- Injured: Igor Shesterkin (lower body), Adam Fox (lower body), Adam Edstrom (lower body), Conor Sheary (lower body)
- Scratched: Carson Soucy, Matt Rempe, Connor Mackey, Anton Blidh
- Ducks:
- Injured: Frank Vatrano (fractured shoulder), Petr Mrazek (lower body), Leo Carlsson (lower body), Troy Terry (upper body)
- Scratched: Sam Colangelo, Jansen Harkins
Rangers’ coach Mike Sullivan noted Kreider’s return after a two-game absence due to illness. Although defenseman Ian Moore has primarily been played as a forward, he remains a versatile option for the Ducks as they look to secure a victory against the Rangers.
