Brodzinski was a healthy scratch for Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.
With the Rangers playing their second game in as many nights, coach Gerard Gallant got some fresh legs into the lineup by inserting Greg McKegg on the fourth line at Brodzinski's expense. Brodzinski has displayed a decent mix of size and speed while contributing on the penalty kill, and he should continue to vie for a bottom-six lineup spot on most nights.