When I came to New York City last season, I knew it was a great move for me both on and off the ice.

I was excited about playing in a big city and also about  getting to live in Manhattan. Nothing can beat the pace of this city! I live on the Upper West Side, but I find myself spending a lot time downtown. Some of my favorite spots are La Esquina (best tacos in the city), LAVO and The Eldridge, which is always a good scene.

Last week I had a friend in town and had the chance to check out my first Broadway show, “Jersey Boys.” Great show; I definitely recommend seeing it.

As you may have heard, on the road in Boston last weekend, I got clipped by Bruins player, and I took a high stick pretty close to my eye. This left me with a pretty ugly shiner. I consider myself a relatively tough guy, but when it comes to the eyes, you always want to be careful. 

Thankfully, I was given the OK to play with a shield and I was back on the ice for Sunday’s game, which we won.

Today, I am feeling 100 percent and ready to take on Atlanta at the Garden tonight. Hope to see you in the stands cheering us on.

Brandon Prust plays forward for the Rangers.

FAA data analyzed by Newsday shows the number of bird strikes voluntarily reported by airports in New York City and Long Island has increased by 46% between 2009 and 2023. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.  Credit: Newsday/File Footage; Photo Credit: AP Photo/Steven Day, Bebeto Matthews; Getty Images

'A different situation at every airport' FAA data analyzed by Newsday shows the number of bird strikes voluntarily reported by airports in New York City and Long Island has increased by 46% between 2009 and 2023. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

FAA data analyzed by Newsday shows the number of bird strikes voluntarily reported by airports in New York City and Long Island has increased by 46% between 2009 and 2023. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.  Credit: Newsday/File Footage; Photo Credit: AP Photo/Steven Day, Bebeto Matthews; Getty Images

'A different situation at every airport' FAA data analyzed by Newsday shows the number of bird strikes voluntarily reported by airports in New York City and Long Island has increased by 46% between 2009 and 2023. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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