Steve Zipay at Blue Notes reports..."The news is that Petr Prucha----who has played well against Pittsburgh, according to coach Tom Renney---could play in Game 2 on a line with Blair Betts and Fred Sjostrom, a trio that practiced together this morning.
When I asked Renney about Prucha, the coach said he was still contemplating that, but since there won't be another practice before tomorrow's matinee, I'm figuring he'll dress.
Prucha, who has yet to make a playoff appearance, had just one assist in seven games against the Pens this season, but certainly has speed, and "a touch", as Renney said. That would mean Ryan Hollweg and Colton Orr are scratched. Will Prucha be rusty? The Czech right wing has played in six games since Feb. 10."
...I'd love to see Prucha in there tomorrow. I think he brings way more energy to the ice than Hollweg or Orr. Plus with Sjostrom on the other wing the Rangers might actually get some offense from the fourth line.
Zipay also notes that Renney declined to get in any back-and-forth about Therrien's comments on Crosby.
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