Stepan Carries Rangers: Derek Stepan registered a goal and two assists in Monday's 3-2 in over Ottawa in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series. (Updated 04/23/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Derek Stepan had been quiet the last four games, with no points despite seven shots on goal in Saturday's Game 5 loss. He's a talented playmaker and the Rangers will need another effort like this from him in Game 7. (Updated 04/23/2012).
05/16/2012 22:51 Devils aggressive in Game 2 at MSG, even series with Rangers
David Clarkson's deflected goal 2:31 into the third period snapped a tie and lifted the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory against the New York Rangers that evened the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece on Wednesday.
05/14/2012 22:50 Rangers surge in third period, shut out Devils in Game 1
Rangers rookie Chris Kreider and defenseman Dan Girardi both had a goal and an assist in the third period, and Henrik Lundqvist stopped 21 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, as weary New York opened the Eastern Conference finals with a 3-0 victory over the well-rested New Jersey Devils on Monday night.
Stepan had an impressive rookie season, placing sixth in rookie scoring with 21 goals and 24 assists. Despite an opening night hat trick, he struggled the first 20 games of the season before settling in and steadily improving throughout the year. If Stepan can follow up his first season with a strong sophomore year, he could break the 50-point mark and push Artem Anisimov for second-line center time. (Updated 8/16/11)
