Brad Richards was paired up with Rick Nash during Thursday's practice. Nash hasn't recorded a point since April 22 and Richards has been held off the scoresheet in three straight games. They aren't the only two Rangers players that have been slumping, but getting them going into particular is vital as New York looks to avoid elimination on Friday. Daniel Carcillo rounded out the line, but he might have been keeping Carl Hagelin's place warm as the latter didn't participate in the practice, but is still expected to play.