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When the lineup for last night’s victory against the Flyers was released, there were a few questions regarding the choices Alain Vigneault made. The major questions were regarding the choice to sit both Tanner Glass and Kevin Klein, despite all signs pointing to the duo competing for roster spots.

Glass is competing with Jarret Stoll for a 4th line/13F spot on the roster. Stoll played last night on the fourth line with Dominic Moore, who will likely be on the fourth line as well. It makes sense that AV is trying to see who performs better in that specific role. That said, expect Glass to get into the lineup during tomorrow’s finale against Boston.

The same reasoning can be applied to Klein, who is competing with Dylan McIlrath for a spot on Keith Yandle’s right side. McIlrath was solid last night, and now it’ll be Klein’s turn to see what he can do.

In both cases, this appears to be AV seeing who performs best for the role they will be given on the Rangers this season. The player that performs better will win the spot. There are many questions as to what comes of the other player, and the Rangers have their options. But in the immediate future, it looks like the better player will play.

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