Ilya Samsonov will start as the Vegas Golden Knights host the New York Rangers. The Rangers come into Vegas after beating the New Jersey Devils 3-2 in overtime. The Rangers have had a disappointing season but are filled with talent and could easily turn their season around.

Samsonov allowed four goals on 22 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Predators. The fifth goal was an empty-netter. Samsonov has followed up a six-game winning streak by losing his last two starts. This was his ugliest outing recently -- he had given up no more than two goals in any of his last seven starts after surrendering six tallies in a Nov.

The Vegas Golden Knights are gearing up for another Stanley Cup run, but could move on from this veteran forward before that.

Defending crease Saturday

The Nashville Predators ended a two-game losing streak on Tuesday, beating the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 at Bridgestone Arena.

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Vegas Golden Knights have lived up to their name as they enter the back half of the regular season. Forty-three games into their 82-game slate, the VGK sit at 29-11-3 and are in a 3-team tie for the NHL lead with 61 standings points.

Adam Edstrom tipped in Jonny Brodzinski’s shot off the rush at 5:57 of the third period to give the New York Rangers the lead for good in their 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.