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Libor Hajek will be a healthy scratch Thursday vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Hajek recently returned from a lengthy absence with a knee injury and will go to the AHL for a bit to help him get back up to speed. He has five assists in 28 NHL games this season.
Hajek has been out with a knee injury since December 5th but will replace Marc Staal on Saturday. Hajek has just five assists in 27 games this season.
Hajek suffered a sprained knee Thursday night in Columbus and will miss at least three weeks. Luckily for the Rangers, they will get Marc Staal back after a lengthy absence to replace Hajek on the third pair.
Hajek is not expected to be in the lineup on Monday after suffering a separated shoulder vs. the Devils on Saturday. Marc Staal will likely replace him on Monday.