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Ryane Clowe's return to the New York Rangers' lineup was short-lived, as he was forced from Game 5 of the team's Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the Washington Capitals on Friday night with another unspecified injury.

Injured New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal will miss Game 5 on Friday with an eye injury after making a brief comeback in Game 3 following a two-month absence from the lineup.

New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur will back up Johan Hedberg Tuesday against the Rangers, his first time back since missing 12 games with a back injury.

The New York Rangers will be without star winger Rick Nash for the second straight game Thursday against the Ottawa Senators.

New York Rangers winger Rick Nash missed Tuesday's game against the Montreal Canadiens.

Rangers forward Brian Boyle returned to the lineup Monday against the Capitals after missing three straight games with a concussion.

The New York Rangers were without forwards Brian Boyle and Brandon Dubinsky for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.

Ilya Kovalchuk will miss his third straight game with a lower-body injury.

Ilya Kovalchuk missed his second straight game with a lower-body injury.

Barring a "miraculous recovery" Ilya Kovalchuk will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury, according to New Jersey Devils coach Pete DeBoer.