Brassard aims to return as Rangers strive for five (NYR at CAR 7pm)
Marty St. Louis and the Rangers look for a 5th straight win. (Getty)
Mumps-less Derick Brassard was back at practice yesterday and should replace now mumps infected Lee Stempniak. The Blueshirts are trying to ride a 4 game winning streak into a home and home series with the Hurricanes.
GAME 30: NEW YORK RANGERS at CAROLINA HURRICANES, PNC Arena – Raleigh, North Carolina 7:00 PM
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NOTES:
OFFICIAL #NYR have agreed to terms with goaltender Cam Talbot on a contract extension. https://t.co/IA6G355Cjm pic.twitter.com/89hDAZqlFZ
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) December 19, 2014
AV expects Derick Brassard to play Saturday in Carolina..Brassard says he will skate in morning to see how he feels tomorrow #NYR
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) December 19, 2014
Brassard said it was frustrating being stuck in apartment for 5 days but “I’m probably one of the best Call of Duty players in the world.”
— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) December 19, 2014
Also, Matt Hunwick still skating with Kevin Klein, so looks like John Moore would be the extra d-man.
— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) December 19, 2014
FULLTILT FORECAST
15-14 and looking to add some more to the win column.
With the Rangers heating up and the Carolina Hurricanes sitting dead last in the Metro, this should be a cakewalk. However, no lazy efforts better show up tonight in order to avoid a letdown.
Derick Brassard’s return will be welcome, but it may take him a bit to get his strength and timing back up. Looking for another big night from none other than Rick Nash.
NYR 3 – CAR 0
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