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.

When the New York Rangers play the San Jose Sharks at Madison Square Garden on Thursday (the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET), Alexis Lafreniere and Tyler Toffoli will be among the best players to keep an eye on.