The 3-10 Canucks have traded away their captain, fired their coach, and are missing their top net-minder. It has been a turbulent and disappointing season for the Canucks, but they were surprisingly competitive against the Devils in their first game back from the break. I doubt they will sustain that momentum tonight.

The Rangers barely survived a road game vs the Flames, but are back home tonight. Shesterkin should be back in net. Behind a third-ranked defense, he has limited opposing teams to under 2.5 goals a game this year. Spencer Martin is expected in net for Vancouver. Martin has played poorly with an increased role this season, with little support from the Canucks' 31st ranked defense and the worst PK in the league. Martin gave up 6 goals in his last appearance.

The Canucks have lost some heart and fire-power in trading away Horvat and are a poor team on the road this season. Tonight's game is a fine opportunity for the 6-4 Rangers, who haven't faced a bottom dweller in some time. NY needs to make a statement down the stretch, and this is the place to start. Take the Rangers to win on the Puck line at -1 1/2.