Kreider expected back Saturday but Megna staying in Rangers' lineup

The New York Rangers expect to have Chris Kreider back in the lineup Saturday, but his return won't bounce Jayson Megna from the lineup.

Kreider's dealing with a hand injury, but was on the ice Wednesday and was able to grip his stick with both hands, and practice his stickhandling. A year after scoring 21 goals, he's been a disappointment this season, with only six goals and 12 assists through 39 games.

Megna was recalled from the American Hockey League when Kreider was hurt. He scored a goal and added an assist Tuesday against the Dallas Stars, so he's not going anywhere.

"There's no doubt that (Megna's) in the lineup next game," head coach Alain Vigneault said.

That means two other Rangers forwards will have to sit against the Washington Capitals.