Petr Nedved's long shot chances at a comeback with the New York Rangers got a bit of a boost.The 36-year-old forward, who hasn't played an NHL game since the 2006-07 season, scored a first-period goal Monday night in the Rangers' 2-1 pre-season victory over the Ottawa Senators in front of a sparse crowd at Madison Square Garden.Facing an uphill battle to earn a roster spot with the Rangers, Nedved staked New York to a 1-0 lead 5:17 into the first period when his snap shot from the left circle past Ottawa goalie Alex Auld. Source: Nedved helps lift Rangers past Senators
