The New York Rangers (10-4-0) begin their western Canada trip against the Calgary Flames (5-9-1) at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight starting at 10:00 pm. For a preview, click here.
TV: MSG+ Radio: ESPN 1050 AM
Probable line-up:
Kreider-Stepan-Nash
Buchnevich-Zibanejad-Zuccarello
Vesey-Hayes-Miller
Grabner-Pirri-Fast
McDonagh-Girardi
Staal-Skjei
Holden-Klein
Goalie match-up:
Henrik Lundqvist – 7-4-0, 2.39 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO
Brian Elliott – 3-7-0, 3.30 GAA, .885 SV%, 0 SO
Opponent Notes:
– The Flames last played Thursday, dropping a 4-2 decision to the Dallas Stars.
– Kris Versteeg was recently placed on IR and won’t play tonight.
– Calgary has the worst ranked PP in the NHL scoring just 4 times on 50 chances.
– Probable starter Brian Elliott is a career 2-5-1 vs. NYR, with a 2.68 GAA, .902 SV% and no shutouts.
Season Series:
Sat. 11/12 @ CAL
Sun. 2/5 @ MSG
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