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Jesper Fast (knee) will reenter the lineup Monday against the Predators, Steve Zipay of Newsday reports.

Fast (knee) will reenter the lineup Monday against the Predators, Steve Zipay of Newsday reports.

Analysis:

New acquisition James Sheppard isn't expected to arrive in New York prior to Monday's puck drop, paving the way for Fast to play for the first time since Feb. 7. It appeared that he had been recovered from the sprained knee ahead of the Rangers' last game Saturday against the Flyers, but the coaching staff opted to hold him out as a precaution. It's unclear whether Fast will be able to retain a regular spot in the Rangers' lineup once Sheppard joins the team.

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