Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Today’s matchup sees the San Jose Sharks take on the loaded New York Rangers. Today, like every day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the games happening and gives our predictions for each one,

Former Rangers center Barclay Goodrow returns to MSG with the Sharks. Goodrow’s return comes after the Rangers placed him on waivers in June to free up cap space. By mid-June, the Sharks claimed Goodrow, reuniting him with the team where his NHL career started.

These two teams will meet again in late January during the sixth game of a seven-game road trip for the Pens. Hidden Stat: Sharks defenseman Will Smith and Penguins