New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren sets before a face off against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period of an NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

Rangers winger Jimmy Vesey (26) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Newark, N.J. Credit: AP/Noah ...