The Rangers’ 5-2 win over the Kings on Sunday was overshadowed by a chaotic week leading up to the trade deadline, in which the team is expected to acquire Patrick Kane.
The game saw K’Andre Miller receive a match penalty for spitting in Drew Doughty’s face, potentially leading to a suspension, and Mika Zibanejad suffer an injury scare after taking a hard shot to his ankle.
The Rangers had already been dealing with injuries, including Ryan Lindgren’s shoulder injury sustained in a previous game, and were limited to five defensemen and 11 forwards for the game.
The Rangers are walking a tightrope with their roster and cap space to make room for Kane, and the situation is delicate.
Despite the chaos, the team got back to its offensive ways and won the game. Vincent Trocheck scored twice in the second period, while Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, and Zibanejad each contributed a goal.
The Rangers are continuing to navigate their cap space to fit Kane’s salary, and the team is expected to send Braden Schneider to the minors to make room for him.
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