Kevin Klein (arm) remains sidelined in advance of Thursday's playoff opener against the Penguins, the Rangers' official site reports.

Klein (arm) remains sidelined in advance of Thursday's playoff opener against the Penguins, the Rangers' official site reports.

Analysis:

Klein, who missed the final 16 games of the Rangers' regular season slate, did not practice Wednesday and remains day-to-day, according to coach Alain Vigneault. Filling in for Klein in Game 1, at a minimum, will be Matt Hunwick.