Five more games on tap tonight in the NHL, including one absolute must-watch in Philadelphia. The New York Rangers will come to town on a five-game winning streak that has jumped them right back into the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. Despite still being in seventh place in the Metropolitan Division, the Rangers are just five points behind the Flyers for third, and could leapfrog both the Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets depending on what happens tonight. The Flyers meanwhile are on a four-game winning streak of their own and are in reach of the Pittsburgh Penguins for second place. As the Metro prepares for one of the most important nights of the year, we’ll keep track of all the minor moves.
- Last night the Vegas Golden Knights recalled Gage Quinney from the minor leagues once again, after he made his NHL debut earlier this month. The 24-year old became the first Las Vegas-born player to suit up for the Golden Knights.
- The Minnesota Wild have recalled Matt Bartkowski from the AHL under emergency conditions, giving them an extra body for their match against the Blue Jackets this evening. Bartkowski has yet to play an NHL game this season but does have 255 contests under his belt over a long career.
- C.J. Suess has been brought back to the NHL by the Winnipeg Jets, recalled today from the Manitoba Moose. The 25-year old made his NHL debut earlier this season and has 26 points in 53 games for the AHL club.
- Mikey Anderson has been recalled for the first time in his short career, after playing all season at the AHL level. The 20-year old defenseman will get to play his brother Joey Anderson of the New Jersey Devils in his first NHL game, should he get into the lineup tomorrow.