Veteran wing Ryan Callahan skated for the second straight day, saying he continues to feel better after Monday's emergency appendectomy.
Though Callahan didn't experience contact in the skate, he said he wasn't limited and participated in all drills, including being in on line rushes with Cedric Paquette and Jonathan Marchessault. He also took his regular spot on the second power play unit. Whether he plays in Saturday's Game 1 will depend on how he feels in the morning.
"It's going to be about pain tolerance," coach Jon Cooper said. "Ultimately it's up to Ryan Callahan."
Rangers coach Alain Vigneault is preparing as if Callahan, his former captain, will be in the lineup.