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You’re welcome, Ottawa -- Rangers resting Nash, Zuccarello, and Staal (Updated)

Rick Nash

Rick Nash

Rich Lam

With the Presidents’ Trophy clinched, the New York Rangers are reportedly giving three of their top players -- Rick Nash, Mats Zuccarello, and Marc Staal -- the night off tonight.

That’s great news for the Rangers’ opponents, the playoff-hopeful Ottawa Senators, and not-so-great news for the teams the Sens are chasing, like the Bruins and Penguins.

Boston, tied in points with Ottawa but holder of the ROW tie-breaker, plays in Florida tonight. Pittsburgh, just one point up, hosts the Islanders tomorrow.

The Red Wings and Islanders are the two other teams that have yet to clinch playoff spots in the East. Detroit, with a two-point cushion, is in Montreal tonight.

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