Game #48: Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Rangers Open Thread

The Rangers are back in New York after a four game western swing that was not particularly kind to them. A 1-2-1 trip that saw the Blueshirts lose in Vegas before running the NHL’s California gauntlet is finally in the rear view mirror, but there will be a familiar opponent in town as the Vegas Golden Knights have made their way to Manhattan to wrap up the season series tonight.

The previous meeting in Vegas, a 5-1 drubbing last Thursday, set the tone for what ended up being a miserable road trip for the Rangers that included losses to both Los Angeles and the cellar dwelling San Jose Sharks. The Blueshirts will only be back home for tonight’s game before hitting the road and finishing up a back to back set of games up in Ottawa, and tomorrow’s game will be the final one prior to the All-Star break. The best way to put their recent road trip behind them would be to secure a home win against a Vegas team that ran the Rangers out of the building last week, so look for a much better effort out of Peter Laviolette’s squad this time around.

Player to Watch: Adam Fox

Fox found the back of the net on Tuesday in San Jose, but his goal wasn’t enough as the Blueshirts blew a 2-0 third period lead to lose 3-2 in overtime to the NHL’s worst team. Keep an eye on Fox tonight as he looks to put forth another solid effort, and one that hopefully helps his team earn two much needed points in the standings.

Enjoy the game!