The New York Rangers are going head-to-head against the Toronto Maple Leafs on home ice at Madison Square Garden Friday night. The Rangers are coming off a 5-1 win over the New York Islanders Tuesday and are 29-25-4 on the season.

The New York Rangers host the Toronto Maple Leafs after Jonny Brodzinski's two-goal game against the New York Islanders in the Rangers' 5-1 win.

Nicholas Robertson scored two goals to help the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Sunday. Robertson’s brother, Jason, had a hat trick for the Dallas Stars in a 4-3 win against the New York Islanders on Sunday.

Nicholas Robertson scored two goals to help the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Sunday. Robertson’s brother, Jason, had a hat trick for the Dallas Stars in a 4-3 win against the New York Islanders on Sunday.

The New York Rangers host the Toronto Maple Leafs after Jonny Brodzinski's two-goal game against the New York Islanders in the Rangers' 5-1 win

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Mitch Marner was reportedly asked to waive his no-move clause by the Toronto Maple Leafs in a potential deal for Mikko Rantanen.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly in talks with the New York Islanders about one of their bigger, nastier defensemen ahead of Friday's trade deadline.

Pulling off this type of deadline deal, however, would likely involve moving a first-round pick, top prospects and possibly a roster player such as Nick Robertson or Max Domi, as Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman said while appearing on "Leafs Morning Take" on Tuesday.

David Pagnotta: The New York Islanders have received trade offers, including a first-round pick – plus, for forward Brock Nelson. The Tampa Bay Lightning were interested before pivoting to the deal with the Seattle Kraken for Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand.

The Colorado Avalanche were one of the busiest teams in the final week before Friday's trade deadline, and they will unveil a much different lineup when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Philadelphia Flyers David Pagnotta: The Toronto Maple Leafs have checked in on San Jose Sharks forward Luke Kunin. He was held out of last night’s game.