The New York Rangers went with 11 forwards and 7 defensemen for two games last week to give Patrick Kane crucial time off before the playoffs start next week.
Prior to the Blueshirts acquiring the 34 year-old forward near the trade deadline, there was rampant speculation that a nagging lower-body injury was not only hampering his play, but may require a procedure.
Kane didn’t take too kindly to those rumors as he was very hopeful to work a trade out to the Rangers, which eventually happened.
Patrick Kane rested and ready for playoffs
