Chris Kreider is about to walk back into Madison Square Garden for the first time since the New York Rangers traded him to the Anaheim Ducks in June. The 34-yea

Although it didn't help the Rangers a lot in a 4-1 loss to the Ducks, it was a positive development to see Rempe return nearly two months after suffering an injury during a fight with San Jose Sharks forward Ryan Reaves on October 23.

A lot to take in there, to be sure. But in short, the Ducks have the pieces to, at minimum, be one of the most entertaining teams to watch this season.

Anaheim Ducks (20-12-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (13-13-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jackets

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The lack of quality centers available in the NHL trade market has seen Phillip Danault of the Los Angeles Kings and Ryan Strome of the Anaheim Ducks surface in the rumor mill.

Matthew Robertson scored and Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves for the Rangers (16-14-4), who had a four-game home point streak end (2-0-2). They fell to 4-9-3 at home and were held to one goal or less for the ninth time in 16 home games. Gauthier gave the Ducks a 2-1 lead at 5:51 of the third period, scoring at the end of a Ducks power play.

The Columbus Blue Jackets will be the more rested team when they attempt to end a five-game losing streak on Tuesday in a matchup with the visiting Anaheim Ducks.