Vesey scored a goal in a team-low 12:09 of ice time during Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Vesey also had an opportunity to win the game in the third round of the skills challenge, but failed to get the puck past New Jersey netminder Cory Schneider. While coach Alain Vigneault likes to roll four lines, Vesey's minus-18 rating through 115 NHL appearances hasn't earned the Harvard product much trust in tight games. The 24-year-old winger possesses plenty of skill, but he's still figuring out how to be a positive contributor on a nightly basis.

Vesey scored the game-tying goal and netted the shootout winner Sunday against Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

That's five goals on the season for Vesey, who has been playing well of late. The 24-year-old is currently skating on the fourth line, but he's seeing some second unit power-play time and logged a total of 16:58 of ice time Sunday. He won't wow you with his point totals, but the Harvard product is a decent depth scorer with a strong shot. Vesey is worth a look in some deeper leagues on a streaking Rangers' squad.

Vesey ended a three-game point drought with an assist in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Vesey's team has played sparingly of late, so he had been held off the scoresheet for 11 days before this outing. The second-year forward's playing time continues to fluctuate wildly, as he's seen under 12:30 of ice time twice in his past four games while averaging 17:32 in the other two.

Vesey had a pair of first-period goals in a 4-2 win over Boston on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

This was a game Vesey needed, as he's struggled to start the season, much like the Rangers have struggled to put up wins. Two goals are a big step in the right direction that could lead to better things for his owners.

Vesey potted a goal on one of his five shots in Tuesday's 6-4 win over Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Vesey opened the scoring just 2:45 into the contest while putting at least five pucks on net for the first time since Dec. 13 of last season. He's one of many Rangers off to a slow start with just two goals and an assist through three games, but hopefully this performance gets the second-year forward going.

Vesey scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

The monkey is off the kid's back -- these are his first points of the season. Vesey is talented, but like most of the Rangers he has struggled this season. Let's hope for a few more games like Saturday.

Vesey registered two shots and five hits with a plus-2 rating during Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old winger is still searching for his first point of the season and has just 16 shots and 10 hits on the campaign. Clearly, Vesey is looking for answers after collecting 16 goals and 27 points as a rookie in 2016-17. At this stage of the game, it's difficult to advocate for Vesey in most fantasy setups, but he still offers some cross-category potential for deep leagues.

Vesey finished his rookie campaign with 16 goals, 11 assists, 116 shots and a minus-13 rating over 80 games.

EDGE Analysis

He averaged just 13:38 of ice time, as Vesey was never able to maintain a steady role in the Rangers' top six. More was expected from the Harvard product upon his ascent to the NHL, and it seemed like he struggled under the weight of those expectations, often opting to attempts fancy plays rather than simple ones. However, his upside isn't in question, so expect him to show improvement in his sophomore season.

Vesey scored his first NHL postseason goal Saturday and added an assist in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

His goal put the Rangers up 4-3 at the 12:48 mark of the third and it looked like it was going to stand, but the Sens snapped home the tying goal with 1:26 left. Vesey has a respectable five points in 11 postseason games.

Vesey will be relegated to the bench for Friday's game against the Penguins, Steve Zipay of Newsday reports. The rookie "had (an) off night in San Jose and that's being polite," said coach Alain Vigneault.

EDGE Analysis

The 2016 Hobey Baker winner from Harvard skated to a minus-2 rating in that game against Team Teal -- precluding a 5-4 overtime loss -- and evidently the bench boss is none too pleased with Vesey's play. However, since the report adds that the 23-year-old will be on the playoff roster, this seems to be nothing more than a young phenom enduring growing pains in an attempt to fulfill lofty expectations. It's unclear if he'll sit beyond Friday's game, though.