Rick Nash scored a goal and added an assist in the Rangers' 4-1 win over Tampa Bay Thursday night. Nash missed four games due to an undisclosed ailment, but was fit to return against the Lightning and picked up right where he left off. The talented winger has amassed 14 points in 15 games this year. Derek Stepan, Carl Hagelin and Marc Staal found the back of the net for New York.

Rick Nash will be back in the lineup for the Rangers on Thursday night with Tampa Bay in town. This confirms earlier speculation that he would return. Get him back in your lineup immediately.

Rick Nash (undisclosed) will see how feels after the warmups, but it looks like he'll be back in for the Rangers Thursday night. "I'll spend the day and then figure it out tonight," Nash said in the morning. "Everything's been good, it's all been positive. I think it's just a feeling (what he's testing). I think it's just hour by hour right now and we'll make a decision tonight." Nash has missed the past four games, but he's still tied for the team-scoring lead with 12 points in 14 contests.

Rick Nash (undisclosed) could be a possibility to return as early as Thursday's game against Tampa. "I'm definitely making progress," Nash said Wednesday. "It's just exciting to be back out with the boys and back out in a full practice. Definitely a lot of energy out there." How he feels after the morning skate may determine whether he plays or sits out for a fifth consecutive time.

Rick Nash (undisclosed) joined the morning skate Tuesday but isn't expected to play tonight against the Winnipeg Jets. Nash said he's feeling better but declined to get into specifics when asked about the nature of the injury. We wouldn't count on him playing tonight, but this is definite progress and fantasy owners should be encouraged Nash is back on the ice. The Rangers star has been sidelined Jan. 19 and it's believed he suffered a concussion on a hit from Bruins forward Milan Lucic. We'll let you know more as we hear it.

Rick Nash (undisclosed injury) didn't even make the two-game road trip to Canada this week. The Rangers were in Kanata on Thursday and Montreal Saturday night while Nash was back at home nursing a mysterious injury. New York's top forward is currently on injured reserve but he'd be eligible to play Tuesday night against Winnipeg if healthy.

Rick Nash (undisclosed) has been placed on the injured reserve list. Nash was already ruled out for Saturday's game and is eligible to be activated in time for Tuesday's contest. That being said, given how secretive the Rangers have been about Nash, we're don't like the chances of him playing on Tuesday either.

Rick Nash (undisclosed) will miss a third consecutive contest on Saturday. The Rangers have been secretive about Nash's injury from the start and this is obviously very concerning. Without knowing more, there's Nash owners and Rangers fans can do little more than fear for the worst and hope for the best.

Rick Nash (undisclosed) is not projected to play Thursday. The Rangers have said that Nash will not accompany the team to Ottawa, where they will play Thursday against the Senators, but could be back with the club for Saturday's match-up in Montreal. Nash was considered questionable to play Sunday and it's not clear what is ailing the big winger.

Rick Nash was a late scratch and won't play Tuesday night against the Montreal Canadiens. The Rangers weren't talking on why Nash was out, but he did play Sunday despite being called questionable. Nash missed an event Friday and the team said he was sick, but it would have to be one heck of an illness to still be with him five days later. For now, owners in daily leagues will want to get him out of the lineup and we'll update you as soon as we know more. Chris Kreider will be back in the lineup tonight in place of Nash.