Rangers forward Martin St. Louis will be in the lineup for tonight’s elimination game against the Penguins, the club has confirmed.
St. Louis, who’s mother, France, passed away last night, went to Montreal to be with his family on Thursday but has since rejoined the club, per head coach Alain Vigneault.St. Louis will play. Made decision this morning after talking to Dad. Flew back from Montreal.
— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) May 9, 2014
St. Louis and his father believe his Mom would have wanted him to play.
— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) May 9, 2014
AV said he told St. Louis to do what he felt was right and to take care of his father. But, this morning, St. Louis made decision to return.
— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) May 9, 2014
The Rangers head into tonight’s game down 3-1 in the series, dropping three straight after taking the opener at Consol. St. Louis has two goals and six points through 11 postseason games, and is averaging 19:30 TOI.