Brendan Lemieux of the Rangers battles for the puck during the third period against Dylan McIlrath of the Red Wings at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 6, 2019. Credit: Jim McIsaac
Brendan Lemieux apparently talked his way into the lineup Sunday, according to coach David Quinn.
The 24-year-old winger, who had missed nine games with a broken bone in his left hand, came off the injured reserve list and dressed for the game, replacing Micheal Haley. Quinn was asked if he initially had hoped to hold Lemieux out for the final two games before the All-Star break, and just have him come back after the bye week.