The Rangers bounced back in a big way in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Penguins, winning 5-2 Thursday night and sending the best-of-seven showdown to Pittsburgh tied at one game apiece. Let’s set the stage for a crucial Game 3 by answering some questions (edited for clarity) submitted by our Texts from the Blue Seats subscribers…
What is the status of Barclay Goodrow, Ryan Lindgren, Tyler Motte and Sammy Blais?
— Everyone
Let’s take these in order…
Goodrow (lower-body injury) probably won’t play for the remainder of the Rangers’ first-round series against the Penguins, head coach Gerard Gallant said Friday after practice. I think he may have gotten hurt when he blocked a Mike Matheson shot with either his leg or ankle in Game 1. It’s a tough loss, considering his playoff and Stanley Cup-winning experience, in addition to him being a utility player, penalty killer and someone who drives the Rangers forecheck.
