Laviolette chose to keep the K’Andre Miller-Borgen duo together, then opted to keep Braden Schneider on the third pair, partnering him with Zac Jones, who entered the lineup. Laviolette said the familiarity Jones and Schneider have from playing with each other so much over the past few seasons played a part in his thinking.

Adam Fox landing on injured reserve is just another obstacle to overcome for the New York Rangers this season. But

The loss of Adam Fox naturally impacts the look of several parts of the Rangers’ game, but the power play in particular could be uniquely affected.