Rangers’ Jacob Trouba returning from lower-body injury vs. Coyotes

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.