Depth on defense may now be an issue, but the fourth line had a great day at the office against the Islanders.

Charlie McAvoy is out with a shoulder infection and Quinn Hughes isn't likely to be, also. The Vancouver Canucks captain -- sidelined with an oblique injury since Jan. 31 -- practiced for the second straight day on Wednesday in Vancouver,

In short, he's been a perfect fit for New York. Miller has played in eight games since the trade. In that span, he's recorded five goals, four assists, and 14 shots on goal over 17:35 minutes of average ice time.

Forbort notched an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings. Nils Hoglander went hard to the net and Forbort found him for the opening goal at 9:56 of the first period. With three assists over his last nine outings,

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Adam Fox scored the go-ahead goal at 11:26 of the third period, J.T. Miller had two goals and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3.

The NHL should bend the rules to allow the best defender in the world play for Team USA at 4 Nations Face-Off.

Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier (61) controls the puck against Vancouver Canucks defenseman Derek Forbort (27) during the second period at Honda Center.

The United States didn’t have to sacrifice much when looking for a replacement for injured defenseman Charlie McAvoy in the 4 Nations Face-Off final: Reigning Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes was ready to step in.

The New York Rangers visit the New York Islanders after Jonathan Tanner Miller scored two goals in the Rangers' 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.