The Blueshirts agreed to a trade Saturday to send defenseman Ryan Lindgren, forward Jimmy Vesey and the rights to unsigned 2021 draft pick Hank Kempf to the Avalanche in exchange for center Juuso Parssinen and veteran defenseman Calvin de Haan.

Lindgren was the heart and soul of the defense, but general manager Chris Drury understood what needed to be done — and still does.

Sillinger was injured in the Blue Jackets’ 5-2 win at the Red Wings on Thursday, not returning after taking a hit by Moritz Seider. His last shift ended with 6:18 left in the first period.

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings clash twice this week, culminating in an outdoor tilt at Ohio Stadium.

NHL Stadium Series game between the Red Wings and Blue Jackets will take place on Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus.

The New York Rangers never managed to gain a lead during Friday night's 3–2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Blueshirts have not won more than two games

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (23) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Friday, Feb. 2

Matthew Knies broke a third-period tie, Anthony Stolarz made 33 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Friday night. Knies scored his 22nd goal at 6:21 of the third, less than three minutes after Will Cuylle tied it for New York with a short-handed goal.