Frank Vatrano makes a good first impression with Rangers

Frank Vatrano, in his first game for the New York Rangers, skates during the first period against the Islanders at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2022. Credit: Jim McIsaac

It will be nearly a week before Frank Vatrano has his first full practice with the Rangers, but he’s already been thrown into the deep end with the Blueshirts. The 28-year-old forward, acquired by the Rangers from the Florida Panthers on Wednesday for a fourth-round draft pick, made his debut with the team Thursday against the rival Islanders, in front of a sold out Madison Square Garden on St. Patrick’s Day.

"It was great,’’ he said afterward. "Especially playing a rivalry game, first game, St. Patrick's Day. It's a…