Derick Brassard (illness) has been confirmed to have a case of the mumps, Steve Zipay of Newsday reports.

Brassard (illness) has been confirmed to have a case of the mumps, Steve Zipay of Newsday reports.

Analysis:

Brassard will remain away from the Rangers until his contagious symptoms have subsided. He's the 15th NHL player confirmed to have acquired the mumps this season, and the second Rangers player after Tanner Glass was diagnosed with the virus in late November.