A lot going on with the Rangers as they get set for their home opener on Friday, and here is some of the news.
Chris Drury
The Rangers captain Chris Drury may be set to make his 2010-11 season debut on Friday night. Drury has been out since Sept. 20 with a broken finger, and he missed all of training camp, preseason, and the first two regular season games. Where he stands in the lineup depends on the next guy I am going to talk about.
Erik Christensen
Christensen left yesterday's game early in the third period after being slashed in the leg by an Islander. He did not return to the game, and news came out this afternoon that he is day-to-day with a right leg tweak (according to Steve Zipay of Newsday).
If Christensen is unable to play Friday night, Chris Drury may take his spot on the first line. Another possibility is Chris Drury takes Derek Stepan's spot, and Stepan plays on the first line between Marian Gaborik and Alexander Frolov. It may be a game time decision.
Vinny Prospal
The veteran forward is not expected back anyti ...
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