Rangers' Brandon Pirri: Returning to lineup Thursday

Pirri will slot back into the Rangers' lineup for Thursday's game against Toronto.

Analysis:

Pirri has been a healthy scratch for New York's last nine games, so he'll hope to contribute on the scoresheet Thursday in hopes of making a case for more consistent playing time going forward. The 25-year-old forward only has 16 points in 48 games this season, but he's expected to see time on the man advantage as a member of the Rangers' second power-play unit against the Maple Leafs, making him an intriguing option in daily contests.