Lundqvist to back up Talbot Thursday against Senators
Henrik Lundqvist hasn't gotten to see "The Hamburglar" in action yet.
The netminder will get his chance Thursday, as he'll dress and back up Cam Talbot against the Ottawa Senators.
#NYR @hlundqvist30 just confirmed he will back up @ctalbot33 in Ottawa tomorrow "I'll be on the bench tomorrow..I'm excited to be back"
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 25, 2015
Larry Brooks of the New York Post was the first to report Lundqvist would make his return Thursday.
Brooks also speculates that Lundqvist could get the starting nod Saturday against the Boston Bruins.
The 33-year-old netminder practiced with the team Tuesday and was optimistic about playing on the weekend.
He hasn't appeared in a game since Feb. 2 thanks to a neck injury.
Lundqvist is 25-11-3 with a 2.25 goals-against average this season.
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