Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Highlights: VGK 2*, NYR 2 (5:03 video via NHL.com)
• Game Recap: Mika Zibanejad’s pair of points was matched by a goal and an assist from former Ranger Brett Howden, and the Blueshirts and Golden Knights played to a draw after 65:00 of hockey (CBS)
• Larry Brooks relays word that Igor Shesterkin was a full participant in yesterday’s morning skate (NY Post)
• Colin Stephenson chatted with Gerard Gallant about his feelings towards his former team prior to last night’s meeting with Vegas (Newsday)
• Vincent Mercogliano offers his takeaways from last night’s action (LoHud)
• Brendan Azoff believes that Brett Berard, New York’s 5th round selection in 2020 Entry Draft, is set to dominate the upcoming World Junior Championships (The Hockey Writers)
• Arthur $taple take$ a look at how the Ranger$ $tack up at the 30 game mark of the $ea$on (The Athletic)
• Media Availability: Chris Kreider,(6:07) Mika Zibanejad,(3:57) Alexandar Georgiev,(2:03) and Gerard Gallant (3:33) (Official Team Site)/

Around the NHL:

• James O’Brien reports that the Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, and Florida Panthers have had the rest of their games between now and the Christmas break postponed due to COVID-19 outbreaks (NBC Sports)
• Following Paul Maurice’s decision to step down as head coach of the Winnipeg Jets, interim coach Dave Lowry last his first game as head coach by a 5-2 margin against the Washington Capitals (TSN)
• The province of British Columbia has instituted a 50% capacity limit on arenas starting Monday and lasting until January 31st, which means the Vancouver Canucks will only be playing in front of half capacity crowds Sportsnet)/