Jacob Trouba was off to a slow start with the New York Rangers this season before the 30-year-old defenseman was traded to the Anaheim Ducks on Dec. 6. The now-former Rangers captain’s first three games with his new team have been a continuation of those struggles.

The Rangers took the ice Friday night Penguins without their captain, Jacob Trouba, who was traded to the Ducks before puck drop in exchange for defenseman Urho Vaakainen and a conditional fourth-round pick in 2025.

Trouba waived his no-trade clause for the deal after a standoff with the Rangers and a looming threat of being placed on waivers.