PITTSBURGH — So it’s Raphael Diaz to the rescue?
Rangers coach Alain Vigneault looks to be strongly considering the veteran defenseman for a spot in the lineup as his team faces elimination with Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Penguins on Saturday afternoon at CONSOL Energy Center.
Diaz, 30, played all 37 games this injury-plagued season with AHL Hartford, yet his ability to contribute on the power play is seemingly what has made him an enticing prospect for Vigneault. The Rangers’ man-advantage has gone 1-for-16 through the first four games, with the one goal coming 5-on-3.