Derick Brassard (illness) practiced with the Rangers on Friday and appears set to play Saturday against the Hurricanes.

Brassard (illness) practiced with the Rangers on Friday and appears set to play Saturday against the Hurricanes.

Analysis:

The Rangers have declined to call up an extra forward from AHL Hartford at this point, a sign that they're comfortable with Brassard heading into the team's weekend back-to-back. Brassard skated in his regular spot Friday as the center for Rick Nash and Mats Zuccarello.