Following last night’s victory in Los Angeles, the Blueshirts have made the long and arduous trek from LA to Anaheim as they get set to close out this road trip against the Ducks tonight. New York won the first meeting of the season series in Manhattan, a 6-4 win back on October 17th, and will look to sweep the season series with a second victory against Anaheim tonight.
The Ducks are a team with multiple former Rangers in the organization. Coached by former Ranger Dallas Eakins, the Ducks also roster Frank Vatrano, Ryan Strome, and Kevin Shattenkirk. Vatrano scored a goal in his first game against against his former team earlier this year, Shattenkirk recorded an assist, and Strome was held off the scoresheet.