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Rangers’ blue line gets much-needed lift with important return

A key Rangers defenseman is back after missing five games, giving the blue line a timely boost.

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The New York Rangers got a big boost to the team, a welcome one ahead of the second game of a back-to-back, and the good news is long overdue. For most of the season the team has dealt with various ailments, but this afternoon the defense is once again back at full strength.

Rangers activate Will Borgen off injured reserve

Borgen had missed the Rangers' last five games, and with him back in the lineup the team's defense improves significantly.