Rangers' Dubinsky Feeling Good After Game 5 Return: Brandon Dubinsky (leg) "felt good" in his return to the lineup during Wednesday's 3-2 Game 5 loss to New Jersey, Denis Gorman of FOX Sports reports. (Updated 05/24/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/27/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Brandon Dubinsky skated 15:38 and tallied an assist in his first action since Game 7 against Ottawa in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. Dubinsky provided a spark to the Rangers' second line, alongside Artem Anisimov and Ryan Callahan, and the fact that he's feeling healthy is good news for the Blueshirts as they attempt to extend the series with a Game 6 win in New Jersey Friday. (Updated 05/24/2012).
05/25/2012 23:04 Devils top Rangers in overtime to advance to Stanley Cup Final
Adam Henrique scored off a wild scramble in front at 1:03 into overtime and the New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Rangers 3-2 to advance to their first Stanley Cup finals since 2003.
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 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.
Last year, Dubinsky really came into his own, not just in scoring but his all-around game evolved as well. He's part of a young core of Rangers (along with Marc Staal, Ryan Callahan and Dan Girardi) who are all reaching the top of their games and have been secured contractually for the next few years. Dubinsky is likely to remain paired on a line with Callahan and Artem Anisimov, with whom he's shared good chemistry. That is, unless the Rangers can't find a left wing to play with Brad Richards and Marian Gaborik. Either way, Dubinksy's a good bet to match or surpass his offensive numbers from last year (24 goals, 24 assists). This should make him a stable mid-round fantasy draft selection, particularly in deeper leagues as he should maintain dual position status. For leagues with faceoffs as a category it should be noted that although Dubinsky predominately plays on the wing, he still took the majority of faceoffs when he was on the ice. (Updated 10/4/11)
