Rick Nash, who missed Wednesday's practice due to a case of the flu, was on the ice for Thursday's morning skate, Andrew Gross of The Record reports.

Nash, who missed Wednesday's practice due to a case of the flu, was on the ice for Thursday's morning skate, Andrew Gross of The Record reports.

Analysis:

Nash, who sat out the Rangers' final two regular season contests with an undisclosed injury, is thus on track to suit up for Thursday's playoff opener against the Penguins. The big winger, who last suited up on April 7, finished the regular season with 42 goals and 69 points -- both team highs -- in 79 games.