Overview

• With three preseason games left, the Rangers must decide which young players have earned scarce forward and defense spots for opening night.
• Noah Laba leads the club with four preseason assists and has worked the penalty kill, pushing for the third-line center job against Juuso Pärssinen.
• Gabe Perreault has two preseason goals and looks more comfortable at NHL pace after five games last season, strengthening his case for a scoring role.
• Brett Berard has contributed a goal and an assist while bringing speed, physicality and energy suited to a bottom-six role.
• Brennan Othmann and defenseman Scott Morrow remain in the mix, and both are slated for another look against the Islanders tonight as Igor Shesterkin starts.