For the first time since he was named team captain last week, J.T. Miller takes to the Madison Square Garden ice wearing the C on Thursday night, when the New York Rangers host the New York Islanders.
It’s the Rangers third preseason game, but the first for Miller and several other veterans. Forwards Mika Zibanejad, Vincent Trocheck, and Alexis Lafreniere also make their preseason debuts, as does defenseman Carson Soucy.
The Rangers are 1-0-1 in the preseason. A 5-3 road win over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday preceded a 5-4 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins at MSG on Tuesday.