Due to a flu epidemic, the Rangers have recalled forward Oscar Lindberg from Hartford for tonight’s game against Calgary. The 23-year old Swedish center could make his Broadway debut due to several players under the weather. Shocking considering how ice cold the temps have been. Will February ever end? Don’t answer that.

In his second season with the Wolf Pack, Lindberg has 16 goals and 20 assists for 36 points in 54 games. His 36 points rank second behind team leader Chris Bourque (45). Lindberg is third in goals with 16 trailing Bourque (20) and Danny Kristo (17). He has five power play goals, 50 penalty minutes and is plus-five.

Lindberg is on a similar path to Year 1. In his rookie season, he posted 18 goals and 26 helpers for 44 points over 75 games. Acquired from the Coyotes for Ethan Werek on May 8, 2011, it looks like he’ll finally play his first NHL game. Originally a Coyotes second round pick in 2010, Lindberg likely will start on the fourth line. Assuming he plays, Lee Stempniak probably moves up to the third line for Carl Hagelin, who is one of the players ridden with the flu.

Supposedly, it has also inflicted Mats Zuccarello and Derek Stepan. Lindberg is a center. So too is J.T. Miller who can move up if necessary. He’s had good chemistry with Hagelin and Kevin Hayes as a wing on the third line.

Injury Report: Updating the injured players, Jesper Fast is skating with a non-contact jersey. Henrik Lundqvist is taking low shots in practice with goalie coach Benoit Allaire monitoring his progress. Lundqvist has yet to be reevaluated by doctors for his sprained blood vessel. The time is coming soon. This Sunday, it’ll be three weeks.