The New York Rangers play the Florida Panthers on Monday night and while there are no playoff implications to be excited about, there are still a couple things to watch out for.
First off, with Braden Schneider out due to an upper-body injury, Peter Laviolette confirmed that Matthew Robertson will finally make his NHL debut.
The Rangers drafted Robertson in the second round in 2019. He hasn't been able to crack the Rangers’ roster as he’s spent the entirety of the past four seasons in the American Hockey League with the Hartford Wolf Pack.
Now, the 24-year-old defenseman will get a chance to prove himself in the NHL. This season, Robertson has recorded one goal, 24 assists, and 25 points in 60 games.
Meanwhile, Gabe Perreault will slot back into the lineup.
The 19-year-old signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Rangers on Mar. 31 and played three games before getting scratched for three consecutive games.
Brennan Othmann is also expected to play after he’s been benched for the past two games.
