The Rangers returned to full strength in their 3-2 overtime loss to the Avalanche on Tuesday night at Ball Arena.

But coach Peter Laviolette wasn't ready or willing to confirm if either player would be in the lineup on Tuesday night.

Chytil has been centering a line, with wingers Chris Kreider and Arthur Kaliyev, that has looked promising the last few games.

The New York Rangers are all set for their matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers tonight at 7 PM EST. Here’s everything you need to know from a Rangers perspective. The Rangers are coming off of a 5-0 win over the Ottawa Senators. The Flyers are coming off of a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.

There was something vintage about this, about the way Chris Kreider faded toward the high slot after the Rangers won a faceoff midway through the third period Thursday.

Filip Chytil said his most recent injury isn't a concussion and he may return for the New York Rangers against the Colorado Avalanche.

As New York’s season continues on an upward trend — the Rangers are 5-1-2 in the New Year — having a healthy Kreider in the lineup provides yet another boost as the Rangers (21-20-3) try to climb back into the playoff race after a dismal two-month stretch of hockey put them on the outside looking in.

Larry Brooks wrote that the Rangers should not be in the player acquisition mode to try and make a run. Instead, New York would be best served to deal UFAs to replenish the pick population they dealt to make two ECF runs.

Ready to rock

Talks reportedly came close to a finalized deal on Saturday, but the negotiations ultimately fell through. However, according to The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta, Rangers general manager Chris Drury remains "fully engaged" in his pursuit of getting a deal done.

The New York Rangers are not stepping off the gas in their pursuit of roster upgrades, including a possible return to the negotiating table of the Vancouver Canucks for a move involving J.T. Miller. According to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta,

The Philadelphia Flyers are set to take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden in what promises to be an exciting division rivalry matchup.