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Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (shoulder) will return Friday vs. Flyers

New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh will return from a shoulder injury on Friday against the Philadelphia Flyers. McDonagh, 25, has not played since separating his left shoulder on Nov. 1 against the Winnipeg Jets.
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New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh will return from a shoulder injury on Friday against the Philadelphia Flyers, the New York Daily News' Pat Leonard reports.

McDonagh, 25, has not played since separating his left shoulder on Nov. 1 against the Winnipeg Jets. He also missed five games last season with the same injury.

McDonagh, who was named team captain before the season, had three assists in 10 games before the injury. He had 14 goals and 29 assists last season for the Rangers 

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Rick Nash leads the team with 23 points on 15 goals and eight assists, while Martin St. Louis and Derick Brassard each have 17 points.

New York has started the season 9-8-4 and is tied for third in the Metropolitan Division.

The Rangers play at the Flyers at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.

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