GREENBURGH, N.Y. — The Rangers’ defense returned to full strength Monday, but their forward lines sustained a major blow.
Defenseman Kevin Klein, who has been sidelined with a broken arm since March 11, will be available to play in Game 1 of the team’s next playoff series, against either the Islanders or the Washington Capitals, who played Game 7 of their first-round series on Monday night.
“I felt very good out there — no issues,” Klein said after practicing on Monday. “Nice being around the guys for an actual practice, and I’m excited for the second round.