In a plot twist, the Rangers have made a change to the lineup for Game 4 against the Panthers.

Blake Wheeler will make his return tonight. Having not played since sustaining a lower-body injury on Feb. 15 against the Canadiens that looked like the end of his season, the 37-year-old veteran forward had been cleared to play. He’d been waiting for an opportunity.

With the Rangers opting to healthy scratch Filip Chytil due to rest, it left them with a choice. Either insert Jonny Brodzinski or Wheeler. Coach Peter Laviolette has decided to go with the experience of Wheeler. In 65 career playoff games with Boston and Winnipeg, he’s posted 10 goals and 35 assists for 45 points.

Wheeler will play on the fourth line with Barclay Goodrow and Matt Rempe. The change means that Will Cuylle shifts to the third line with Alex Wennberg and Kaapo Kakko. Jack Roslovic is back with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider.

On the Panthers’ side, they’ve made two changes to their lineup. Coming out are Ryan Lomberg and Nick Cousins. Coming in are Kyle Okposo and Steven Lorentz.

We’ll see which side benefits from the moves.