Is Vladimir Tarasenko playing tonight? Rangers vs. Kraken time, TV channel and live stream for Friday NHL game

We are still a few weeks away from the NHL trade deadline, but the Rangers have already made one of the biggest splashes. 

The Rangers acquired Blues All-Star winger Vladimir Tarasenko yesterday in the second big move made well in advance of the March 3 deadline. The addition immediately gives New York the first-line right winger it has been looking for. 

By trading for the forward now, the Rangers get roughly 11 more games out of Tarasenko than if they were to have gotten him on deadline day. With New York in the middle of a highly competitive Metropolitan Division, it gives the team an added edge over others in the division.

The Rangers play their first game following the trade deadline on Friday against the Kraken. Will Tarasenko be available to play? Here's the latest on his status.

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Is Vladimir Tarasenko playing vs. Kraken tonight?

Tarasenko is wasting no time getting into a Rangers uniform and on the ice with the team. 

One day after getting traded, Tarasenko will join the Rangers for their game against the Kraken Friday. Both he, along with defenseman Niko Mikkola, are expected to play, according to Rangers GM Chris Drury. 

#NYR GM Chris Drury says Tarasenko and Mikkola will play tomorrow vs. SEA

— Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) February 9, 2023

Tarasenko was at morning skate on Friday for the Rangers. He was skating alongside Mika Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin on the first line for New York. 

HELLO, VLADI pic.twitter.com/fGLEuiEm3w

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 10, 2023

#NYR lineup at morning skate

Panarin-Zibanejad-Tarasenko
Kreider-Trocheck-Kravtsov
Lafrenière-Chytil-Kakko
Vesey-Goodrow-Gauthier-Leschyshyn

Lindgren-Fox
Miller-Trouba
Mikkola-Schneider
Harpur

— Mollie Walker (@MollieeWalkerr) February 10, 2023

Rangers vs. Kraken start time

• Date: Friday, Feb. 10
• Time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT

Rangers vs. Kraken will start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 10. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York. 

What channel is Rangers vs. Kraken on?

• Date: Friday, Feb. 10
• TV channel (New York): MSGSN
• TV channel (Seattle): Root Sports Northwest
• TV channel (National): NHL Network
• Live streaming: fuboTV

Rangers vs. Kraken will air on MSGSN in New York and Root Sports Northwest in Seattle.

It is available for out-of-market viewers to watch on NHL Network. The game can be streamed (out-of-market) on fuboTV, which offers a free trial.