Volchenkov Practices After Taking Questionable Hit in Game 3: Anton Volchenkov practiced on Sunday after taking an elbow from New York's Brandon Prust in Game 3, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports. (Updated 05/20/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/27/12).
Fantasy Analysis
It's unclear as to whether or not Anton Volchenkov will play in Game 4, but the fact that he was at practice is a good sign. The bigger story here is whether or not Prust will be punished by the NHL for the hit. (Updated 05/20/2012).
05/23/2012 22:48 Devils escape collapse after 3-0 lead, prevail in Game 5 against Rangers
Ryan Carter snapped a tie with 4:24 left, and the New Jersey Devils posted a 5-3 victory over the New York Rangers after blowing a three-goal lead in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday.
05/21/2012 23:03 Devils top Rangers, even series 2-2
Martin Brodeur made 27 saves and survived a third-period punch to the chest by old buddy Mike Rupp as the New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Rangers 3-1 in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference finals Monday night.
05/21/2012 09:47 Pregame Skate: Rangers once again try for two-game series lead
Six times the Rangers have had a one-game lead this postseason. Six times they lost the next game. Will the seventh time be the charm or will the Devils put things back to square one again.
05/20/2012 19:22 Rangers' Brandon Prust suspended for Game 4 after elbow to Anton Volchenkov
Rangers forward Brandon Prust will miss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final on Monday as he has been suspended for one game by NHL's head disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan and his office on Sunday evening. The NHL made the announcement on its network.
Injuries limited the newly-signed Volchenkov to just 57 games during the Devils' dismal 2010-2011 campaign. The bruising blueliner posted just eight assists, but he wasn't brought to New Jersey for his offensive prowess. He's one of New Jersey's top defensive players, but someone who won't find his name on the scoresheet often enough to merit fantasy consideration. (Updated 8/16/11)
