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NY Rangers projected lineup: Game 6 at TB Lightning

Getting more power-play opportunities would help вЂ“ they've had only three combined in the last two gamesВ вЂ“ but they must improve at even strength, where they've scored only once in the last three contests. WeвЂ™ve got to worry about our game.'ДЇor the Rangers, that means finding ways to generate offense. He plays a great two-way hockey game and he's a great player. 'He might arguably be their best all-around player, in my opinion. 'If he's healthy, he's a big part of their group,' Gallant said. It's worth noting, though, that Point stayed on the ice later than most Tampa players Saturday morning, which is typically a sign that a player will be scratched. He hasn't played since May 14, but Cooper left the door open for Game 6. 1 center Brayden Point returns from his lower-body injury. The Cirelli line could get even tougher if Steven Stamkos replaces Hagel, which would likely be the case if No. Even in the Carolina series, the way we didnвЂ™t get much five-on-five against the (Jordan) Staal line. Speaking for our line, weвЂ™ve been here before. ThatвЂ™s kind of been the theme of everything weвЂ™ve been talking about. We have to be able to create more chances. 'Ultimately, we have to be better five-on-five. 'As a line, weвЂ™ve been talking a lot about finding our game,' Zibanejad said Friday. The current top line of Kreider, Zibanejad and Frank Vatrano has managed only seven high-danger scoring chances through the first five games of the series, with Lightning coach Jon Cooper matching them up his defensive-minded trio of Anthony Cirelli, Brandon Hagel and Alex Killorn.

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He's used both there at times this season, with Chytil notably playing with them for a stretch during the second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes. If Gallant decides against that and keeps Panarin in his usual spot with Copp and Ryan Strome, another option to keep an eye on would be moving either Chytil or LafreniГЁre to the top line to play with Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad.

But the 30-year-old was one of the most noticeable players on the ice in Game 5, registering a team-high four scoring chances (two high danger) on five shot attempts (three on goal) while creating three takeaways and two rebounds, according to Natural Stat Trick. The dynamic winger has found it difficult to maneuver at his typical rate for much of the postseason, with only seven even-strength points through 19 games. Moving Artemi Panarin up to the top line is one consideration. What else could Gallant have up his sleeve? Kakko has been the least consistent of that trio, with five points (two goals and three assists) across 19 playoff games, and appears to be a candidate for a surprise scratch in Game 6. He was limited to just 10:33 time on ice Thursday, as Gallant has peculiarly reduced his usage of the Kid Line вЂ“ which also features Alexis LafreniГЁre and Filip Chytil вЂ“ in recent games. The expected scratches usually stay late to get extra work in, with the 21-year-old forward among them. Interestingly, Kaapo Kakko was one of the final players to leave Amalie Arena on Saturday morning. Saturday, his team isn't sensing any change in his demeanor. GAME 5: Rangers facing elimination after third straight lossД«ut regardless of which direction Gallant goes for Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, which will begin shortly after 8 p.m. UNLEASH THE KIDS: Kid Line can help keep Rangers' season alive No big deal вЂ“ except when you consider these decisions could be the difference between the memorable run coming to an end or pushing this Eastern Conference Final to Game 7. But we've done that all season long, so it's not a big deal.' 'Obviously, weвЂ™ve talked about maybe a few lineup changes and see where it goes from there. 'ThatвЂ™s the fine line,' Gallant said following Saturday's morning skate at Amalie Arena. Should they keep things the same to show their team there's no panic? Or make changes to give them a much-needed jolt? TAMPA BAY - Inside the coach's office where Gerard Gallant and his staff toil over how best to guide the New York Rangers through yet another elimination game, there's been an ongoing debate.

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