Ryan McDonagh's been upgraded from "doubtful."

The New York Rangers captain is now being considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's Game 3 versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, his status hinging on a visit with the team doctors in the afternoon.

McDonagh has missed the previous five games after suffering an apparent hand injury against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault indicated Monday that McDonagh was a long shot for Game 3.

As of now, there's no word on who would come out of the lineup.

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