Will Cuylle’s first legitimate top-six assignment in the NHL has come in just his second season. Tuesday’s matchup with the Senators at Madison Square Garden may have counted as the 22-year-old’s seventh straight game on the left wing of Mika Zibanejad and Reilly Smith,
The Rangers had already taken an injury hit hours before their overtime loss to the Stars on Tuesday when Chris Kreider landed on injured reserve, retroactive to Sunday, with an upper-body injury. But their lineup situation worsened when center Filip Chytil exited with an upper-body injury against Dallas and didn’t return.
The center, who has struggled most of the season, took a six-game point streak into Tuesday's game in Colorado.
The New York Rangers are all set for their matchup against the Ottawa Senators tonight at 7 PM EST. Here’s everything you need to know from a Rangers perspective. Projected Line
But coach Peter Laviolette wasn't ready or willing to confirm if either player would be in the lineup on Tuesday night.