Boyle picked up a power-play goal Saturday in a 3-2 win over the Capitals. It's his first goal of the postseason. He caught a break when the Caps hit the referee when they attempted to clear the puck. The biscuit stayed in the zone, trickled to Boyle and he pounded it through a screen and into the top corner. He played 17:41 and looks no worse for wear after that hit at end of Game 1.

Boyle was on the ice for pregame warmups, and will be in the Rangers' lineup for Saturday's Game 2 against the Capitals, Andrew Gross of The Record reports. Boyle left Thursday's Game 1 toward the end of the third period after taking a big hit from Washington's Nicklas Backstrom. Despite being a bit banged up, he'll suit up for the Rangers on Saturday.

Rangers coach Alain Vigneault expects Boyle (undisclosed) to play in Saturday's Game 2 against the Capitals. Boyle left Thursday's Game 1 toward the end of the third period, after taking a hard hit from Washington's Nicklas Backstrom. Boyle is no sure thing to be ready for Game 2, but he was able to skate Friday afternoon, and the Rangers seem optimistic.

Boyle collected an assist in Saturday's regular-season finale against the Capitals. Boyle was one of the few players on the Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers who didn't meet expectations heading into the season. A fractured hand suffered in his team debut resulted in any early stint on injured reserve, and Boyle wasn't really able to recover, finishing with his lowest point total (20) in a non-lockout year since 1999-000, when he played in just 13 games as a youngster with the Panthers. While Boyle was able to offset the stark decline in points to an extent with his plus-18 rating, he's no better than the team's third-best offensive threat from the blue line entering the postseason, ranking behind Ryan McDonagh and Keith Yandle in that regard.

Boyle snapped an 18-game goal drought with a first-period tally and added an assist while going plus-3 in Thursday's 5-1 win over Ottawa. Boyle's been a valuable and reliable member of the Rangers' blue line, but the offense has not really been there -- even with Thursday's production, he owns only 19 points in 56 games this season. At least nine of those points have been goals, so Boyle's threatening to reach double digits in that category for the sixth time in his career.

Boyle collected a first period assist in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Washington.s The point marks Boyle's first in nine games, the second such point-scoring drought of the season for the veteran defenseman. While eight goals and a plus-14 rating from a blue liner is nothing to shake a stick at, with just 16 points through 49 games, it's safe to say Boyle is having arguably the worst season of his 16-year NHL career and fantasy owners should probably steer clear until he shows more consistent production.

Boyle (illness) will play Monday against the Islanders, the Record reports.Based on warmups, Boyle and Matt Hunwick are in line to form the Rangers' third defensive pairing on Monday, with John Moore slated to be a scratch.

Boyle (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's tilt with the Islanders, Andrew Gross of The Record reports.Boyle missed the game Saturday due to the illness, but took part at morning skate, which could indicate his return to the lineup Monday. His status should be confirmed either at some point leading up to the game or when the team takes the ice for warmups.

Boyle (illness) was on the ice for practice Monday, Andrew Gross of The Record reports.Boyle missed Saturday's game against the Coyotes due to the illness, but his presence at morning skate Monday likely indicates the worst is behind him. It appears, he'll be available for Monday's contest against the Islanders, but the team should provide an official update on his status at some point before the opening face-off.

Boyle (illness) will not play Saturday against the Coyotes, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.The unspecified illness will cost Boyle his 17th game of the season -- he missed 14 after suffering a broken hand in the opener and another two due to illness -- opening the door for John Moore and Matt Hunwick to both step into the lineup. Boyle has already matched his goal total from December and January combined (3) in his first six February games.