The New York Rangers (18-9-1) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (17-8-3) at the United Center tonight starting at 8:30 pm. For a preview, click here.
TV: MSG+ Radio: ESPN 1050 AM
Probable line-up:
Kreider-Stepan-Zuccarello
Grabner-Hayes-Miller
Hrivik-Lindberg-Fast
Jensen-Jooris-Pirri
McDonagh-Girardi
Staal-Holden
Skjei-Klein
Goalie match-up:
Antti Raanta – 6-1-0, 2.05 GAA, .932 SV%, 0 SO
Scott Darling– 5-2-1, 2.39 GAA, .919 SV%, 1 SO
Opponent Notes:
– The Blackhawks last played on Tuesday, shutting out the Arizona Coyotes 4-0.
– Chicago has a notoriously bad PK unit this season, operating at just a 71.4% success rate, last in the NHL.
– Jonathan Toews, Brent Seabrook and Corey Crawford are all out of the lineup tonight with various injuries.
– Probable starter Scott Darling has one career start against the Rangers two seasons ago, making 25 saves in a 1-0 win.
Season Series:
Fri. 12/9 @ CHI
Tue. 12/13 @ MSG
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