Rangers Vs. Islanders Preview, Projected Lineup, Pregame Interview

The New York Rangers are all set for their matchup against the New York Islanders today at 1 PM EST.

Here’s everything you need to know from a Rangers perspective.

Projected Lineup:

Forwards:

Artemi Panarin-Mika Zibanejad-Alexis Lafrenière

Chris Kreider-Filip Chytil-Kaapo Kakko

Will Cuylle-Vincent Trocheck-Reilly Smith

Adam Edstrom-Sam Carrick-Jimmy Vesey

Defensemen:

Ryan Lindgren-Adam Fox

K’Andre Miller-Jacob Trouba

Zac Jones-Braden Schneider

Goaltenders:

Igor Shesterkin

Jonathan Quick

Pregame Interview:

Notable Storylines:

• The Rangers are coming off of a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators.

• Igor Shesterkin is set to start for the Rangers.

• Jimmy Vesey will make his return from a lower-body injury.

• Matt Rempe has been sent down to the Hartford Wolf Pack of the AHL.

• The Islanders are coming off of a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres.