Anton Khudobin is in line to start Thursday's game against the Rangers, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Khudobin is in line to start Thursday's game against the Rangers, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Analysis:

Khudobin was the first goalie off the ice following Thursday's morning skate, so he appears to be the starter for Thursday's contest. He will take on a Rangers team that lost its last three games by a combined score of 17-8.