Getty Images The New York Rangers were already limping into Saturday’s game against the Canadiens in Montreal without Rick Nash, but it turns out Michael Del Zotto isn’t playing either, according to Ranger Rants.
The 24-year-old defenseman was walking around with a noticeable limp after Thursday’s loss against the Ottawa Senators. New York Newsday indicates that he’s dealing with a hip injury.
Del Zotto has seven points in 16 games this season, although he’s been ice cold lately, with just an assist in his last 10 contests.
It’s not all bad news for the struggling Rangers, however. There was a chance Marc Staal might have missed tonight’s game because of flu-like symptoms, but he opted to fight through them.
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The 29-year-old was on the ice for all five Boston goals in Game 2.
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He’s got the Red Wings two wins shy of a huge upset.
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“We’ve got a good home record, but we can’t rest and be comfortable with just being a great home team.”
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He underwent surgery two weeks ago.
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A look at that and the San Jose Sharks’ series against the Los Angeles Kings.
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The Colorado Avalanche’s chief scout doesn’t think there’s a clear favorite.
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But before that the Bruins will try to take a 3-0 series lead on the Rangers.
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“They’re discussing the final details of an arrangement.”
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Tuesday’s collection of links.
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Is that an intentional Sharks pun?
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He thinks it could be a valuable wake-up call.
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At least between Dan Cleary and Bryan Bickell.
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Joel Quenneville said they “hit the wall” after that.
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Tough night for the zebras.
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Finally some adversity for the Blackhawks.
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Peter Horachek had been with the team since 2003.
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Two goals in 31 seconds, including his beauty.
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That Craig Adams hit didn’t feel very good, though.
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Did anyone go over the line?
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Perhaps that hurt less than it looks.
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