Buchnevich has been out with concussion symptoms; the forward hasn't played since a hit by Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner on Feb. 1. Goalie Henrik Lundqvist will start for the Rangers, who are four points behind the Carolina Hurricanes for the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference. Senators forward Ryan Dzingel will miss his first game of the season because of a personal matter, coach Guy Boucher said. Goalie Craig Anderson will start for the Senators, who will look to win their second straight game.
Players to watch
Rangers forward J.T. Miller has eight points (two goals, six assists) in his past nine games. Senators forward Matt Duchene has eight points (two goals, six assists) in his past five games. They said it "I think we can do a better job around the net. There are some pucks laying there that we haven't been able to get to for some reason. Part of it is willingness to get there to the front of the net and getting those rebounds." -- Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad "We want to make sure this kid gets a lot of minutes and the right minutes and keep his confidence. Yesterday was tough to have to split the minutes to too many new guys. I think it's the right move for now and we'll obviously see this guy again soon enough." -- Senators coach Guy Boucher on sending forward Colin White to Belleville of the American Hockey League
Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said Georgiev was supposed to make his NHL debut but has the flu. He didn't practice Friday. Halverson was recalled from Hartford of the American Hockey League on Friday. ... Hayes took a maintenance day and might not play. Staal has been cleared for contact and practiced but won't play. … The Senators recalled McCormick from Belleville. ... Dumont was activated off injured reserve and will play.
Stat pack
New York has scored two goals or fewer in eight of its past 12 games, including a 3-0 loss at the New York Islanders on Thursday when the Rangers had 50 shots on goal.
