ICYMI: Mats Zuccarello, Viktor Stalberg and Dan Girardi (undisclosed injuries) will not play in today’s regular-season finale against Detroit, but Alain Vigneault expects all three to be available for Game 1 of the playoffs. Ryan McDonagh (hand) remains out and likely will miss the beginning of the playoffs.
Marek Hrivik was recalled from Hartford (AHL) Friday and will play today, as will Oscar Lindberg, who was scratched Thursday. Antti Raanta starts in goal.
The Rangers can only clinch third place in the Metro Division today with a win and a regulation loss to Buffalo by the Islanders.