The Rangers quickly claimed him off waivers, giving Kaliyev a second chance and a much-needed fresh start. In his first game, the right winger recorded 8:31 minutes while playing on a line with Jonny Brodzinski and Brett Berard.

And it continued before Thursday night’s resumption of hostilities at the Garden against the Devils, as Peter Laviolette reconstructed his lineup once again.

The New York Rangers’ decision to claim Arthur Kaliyev off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings paid immediate dividends. The 23-year-old winger debuted Thursday night in a 3–2 overtime win against the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden with the Rangers coming off a loss to the Dallas Stars on Wednesday.