Bantering Points: 12/2/24

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker notes that Saturday's matchup against Montreal marked Filip Chytil's first game action in more than two weeks (NY Post)

Walker also pointed to Reilly Smith sitting as healthy scratch for the first time as a Ranger as Chytil and Chris Kreider returned to the lineup (NY Post)

Stan Fischler argues that the Blueshirts aren't quite out of the woods even after snapping their five-game losing streak (The Hockey News)

Remy Mastey relays the latest word on the swirling trade rumors around Kreider and Jacob Trouba (The Hockey News)

Around the NHL:

Team Canada finalized its roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off ahead of Monday's deadline (TSN)

San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini was named the league's rookie of the month for November (Sportsnet)