And whileCassellhas 103 playoffgames under his belt andtwochampionshiprings to boot, the spotlightwillbe on Brand, as he graces the postseason stage for the first time.
And promising rookie forward Chris Kreider spent the season in and out of the Rangers' lineup, ricocheting between the NHL and the team's minor-league affiliate in Hartford, scoring just three goals over 31 regular-season and postseasongames after scoring five in 18 playoffgames last season.