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Staal (lower body) out, Skjei in for Rangers versus Devils

Brady Skjei, Joe Morrow

Brady Skjei, Joe Morrow

AP

The Rangers are heading into New Jersey for a big rivalry game down a pair of regular d-men, as both Marc Staal and captain Ryan McDonagh will sit out tonight’s affair.

McDonagh was already ruled out, still feeling the effects of a Leo Komarov elbow.

Staal’s injury -- not believed to be serious -- was only announced recently, which does explain why the Blueshirts recalled blueline prospect Brady Skjei from AHL Hartford earlier today.

As a result, Keith Yandle will skate with Dan Girardi on a d-man pairing tonight, while Dylan McIlrath will go with Dan Boyle. Skjei will play alongside Kevin Klein.