Zac Jones is proving himself worthy of elusive permanent Rangers lineup spot

NEW YORK, NY – Zac Jones has stumbled several times in his pursuit of becoming an NHL regular, whether it be his own doing or the obstacles that have been put in front of him.

The 200-foot play he single-handedly generated to give the Rangers some insurance last game, however, is just a testament to the drive and perseverance Jones has had to play with every single day since he broke into the league three years ago.

Sunday was Jones’ 11th appearance of the season and sixth in a row, after head coach Peter Laviolette opted to stick with rookie Victor Mancini when Ryan Lindgren returned from injury at the end of October.