New Jersey's Gionta Remains Sidelined

Gionta (lower back) won't play Tuesday against the Rangers, Rich Chere of the Newark Star-Ledger reports.Gionta expects to travel with New Jersey to Florida where the team plays Tampa Bay on Thursday and the Panthers on Saturday, but such an outcome has yet to be confirmed. In any case, Gionta, who last suited up on Match 31, is only an option in deeper formats, with 12 points and 12 PIM through 59 games this season.