Vaakanainen scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Vaakanainen (illness) will suit up Saturday versus the Blue Jackets, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Vaakanainen (illness) is expected to be a game-time decision Saturday versus Columbus, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Vaakanainen (illness) won't be in action versus the Penguins on Friday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Vaakanainen (illness) won't play versus the Bruins on Wednesday.

Vaakanainen notched an assist and two blocked shots in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Flyers.

Vaakanainen registered an assist and a plus-2 rating during Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Capitals.

Vaakanainen (upper body) will make his debut with the Rangers on Tuesday against the Predators, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today.

Vaakanainen, who is on injured reserve due to an upper-body issue, has been traded from Anaheim to the Rangers on Friday along with fourth-round pick in exchange for Jacob Trouba, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN.

Vaakanainen (upper body) was put on injured reserve Wednesday.