New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba will return from a lower-body injury for Saturday's game against the Arizona Coyotes, head coach Peter Laviolette confirmed.
Trouba last played on March 4 against the Florida Panthers, missing a total of 11 games during that span.
The 30-year-old defenceman has 22 points (three goals and 19 assists) in 60 games this season.
The Rangers (49-20-4) lead the league with 102 points. They were the first team to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season.
Catch Trouba's return as New York and Arizona face off on Sportsnet+, starting at 6 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. MT.
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