Game #19: New York Rangers vs. Edmonton Oilers Open Thread
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For the second time this season, the New York Rangers will take on the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers got the better of the Rangers when the two teams faced earlier this month. The Rangers have won their last three games, while Edmonton has lost two of their last three.
The Rangers will once again be without defenseman Sean Durzi and Alberts Smits. Smits is now considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Matthew Robertson will remain on the third line in place of Smits. The team will also pivot back to Dylan Garand in net. For the Oilers, Devon Levi will get the start between the pipes. Connor McDavid has had an incredible start to the season with 47 points in 18 games.
Where to Watch
Cable/Network TV: MSG Network, NHL website, NHL app, and DAZN
National Broadcast: ESPN+
Radio: 880 AM
Player to Watch: Alexis Lafrenière
I mostly picked Lafrenière as the player to watch as an excuse to show off his Evolving Hockey player card. Lafrenière has been an incredible player in every situation for the Rangers.
With 18 points in as many games, he may finally be getting closer to the player the Rangers thought they drafted. Lafrenière is going up against one of the leagues best tonight which will force the Rangers to rely on scoring instead of goaltending.
Enjoy the game!
