“I have no disrespect toward the Vancouver Canucks organization,” Miller said. “They’ve given me absolutely everything. The support I’ve had over this whole year, it’s been a long year and an opportunity came up where I could be a Ranger again and obviously it’s a special thing for my family and I, so we are truly excited.”

The 31-year-old wound up for a shot that beat goaltender Jeremy Swayman glove side, knotting things up a 1-1 just 34 seconds after Boston grabbed the early lead. It marked Miller’s first goal in a Rangers uniform since Feb. 25, 2018, his last game with New York before he was traded to the Lightning the next day.