Sullivan on why he opted to move Mika to center with Trocheck out: "Because I think we need balance... and we need to give some of our other offensive people a center iceman that can think the game at their level and give them an opportunity to set them up for success."

Igor first goalie off.

Igor down here messing around.

Laf takes Trocheck’s spot at net front on PP1 (Fox-Mika-Panarin-JT-Laf) and Laba steps in on PP2, on the left half-wall (Schneider-Laba-Sheary-Cuylle-Rempe).

Lines: Panarin-Mika-Laf Cuylle-JT-Sheary Parssinen-Laba-Raddysh Edstrom-Carrick-Rempe Gavrikov-Fox Soucy-Borgen Vaakanainen-Schneider

Greetings from Pittsburgh, where Vincent Trocheck is not taking part in the morning skate anqd the Rangers say he is out week-to-week with an upper body injury. #NYR

How the Rangers could adjust if Trocheck is out for a while www.newsday.com/sports/hocke...

The Rangers won Thursday in Buffalo, but Vincent Trocheck left the game with an upper-body injury. And since they canceled practice Friday, no update on his status is expected. www.newsday.com/sports/hocke...

Mike Sullivan didn't have any news on Vincent Trocheck after the game. "No, he's being evaluated for an upper body injury right now,'' Sullivan said. "I don't have anything else.''

Schneider shot, J.T. tip, 3-0, Rangers.

Carson Soucy? 2-0, Rangers.

And now, Cuylle is off for tripping Josh Doan. BUF's fourth power play. Rangers playing with fire here.

Lafreniere takes Trocheck's spot on PP1.

Tage Thompson called for high sticking at :04 of the third period. Rangers get their second power play.

Rangers say Trocheck (upper body) will not return tonight.

Don't see Trocheck, as the Rangers return to the ice to start the third.

Rangers still lead, 1-0, but they are without Vincent Trocheck, who left the game with 13 or so minutes left in the second period. With three PPs, BUF has slowly taken control. SOG are 24-21, Sabres. Per Natural Stat Trick, scoring chances are 17-13, and HD chances 5-4, Rangers.

Borgen the only penalty - two minutes for roughing because he removed a guy's helmet. BUF get their third power play.

It's a melee. Guys tripping and falling, other guys tripping and falling on top of them...

Igor is ballin' man.

A little rough stuff after the Sabres crash the net on Igor. Schneider and Zucker for BUF get coincidental roughing minors.

Trocheck not on the bench. Mika took the last shift between Panarin and Laf.

Low key, Igor has been really good, man.

After that BUF power play, SOG are now 18-17. BUF been taking over a little bit here.

Vaakanainen to the box for interference. BUF to the power play for the second time, when we return.

Steal by Edstrom and a breakaway, but his forehand shot is stopped by Lyon.

Cuylle takes the first penalty for the Rangers. Tripping. BUF get their first power play of the season.

End 1, 1-0, Rangers (Lafreniere). SOG 16-11, Rangers (but it was 11-2 at one point, and 16-7 at one point). Per Natural Stat Trick, scoring chances were 13-5, Rangers, and HD chances 4-0. Faceoffs, Rangers 13-of-20. Laf leads Rangers with 4 SOG.

That was an egregious giveaway by Borgen. Igor makes the save, though.

Laf digs out a rebound and tucks it in behind Alex Lyon. 1-0, #NYR

SOG 11-2, Rangers rn.

No Rempe on PP2. Panarin stayed on for the whole 2 minutes.

Rangers get the game's first power play. They'll go man up when we return. Mason Geertsen off for tripping.

Miller back on for the next shift.

JT Miller got knocked down, fell on his back, got up slowly, a little hunched over, and skated to the bench, looking uncomfortable.

Rangers off to a more lively start tonight, at least. SOG 5-0, Rangers rn.

I forgot it was a two-Anthem night.

Tonight's early reading. (If J.T., Artemi, or Mika score, I'm claiming it) www.newsday.com/sports/hocke...

Former Hartford Wolfpack forward Mason Geertsen is in the lineup tonight for Buffalo. He's 30, and has played 25 NHL games. His career stats? 25 GP, 0 goals, 0 assists, 77 penalty minutes. That is all.

Wait, the Giants are playing tonight? I literally had no idea...

Rangers warmup lines and D pairs tonight in BUF: Panarin-Trocheck-Laf Cuylle-JT-Mika Sheary-Laba-Raddysh Edstrom-Carrick-Rempe Gavrikov-Fox Soucy-Borgen Vaakanainen-Schneider Shesterkin Quick

Testing, testing... Igor Shesterkin leads the #NYR onto the ice for warmups here in Buffalo.

Igor first goalie off, btw. Sullivan said he’s starting tonight.

Good morning from Buffalo. Today’s morning skate is optional.

From @denispgorman.bsky.social Rangers have 81 games to straighten things out www.newsday.com/sports/hocke...

Beautiful story here from Newsday’s Barbara Barker. A tribute to mom: Isles' Schaefer reflects on her influence www.newsday.com/sports/hocke...

Hey everyone, the Rangers have practice today at noon, but I won’t be there, as I’ll be shuffling off to Buffalo. My man Denis Gorman (@denispgorman.bsky.social) will be on site, and keep you updated on the news of the day. Check him out.

It’s just one game, but should alarm bells be ringing for the Blueshirts? Rangers can't find the net, shut out in season opener by Penguins www.newsday.com/sports/hocke...

3-0 final.

Brazeau gets the empty-netter with 2:12 left to make it 2-0, Penguins. And people are leaving.