The New York Rangers (27-18-3) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (22-18-6) at RBC Center tonight starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.
TV: MSG; Radio: 1050AM ESPN Radio, XM207
Probable Lines:
Avery-Anisimov-Gaborik
Drury-Boyle-Prust
Zuccarello-Stepan-Wolski
Kolarik-Newbury-Weise
Staal-Girardi
Gilroy-Sauer
McDonagh-Eminger
Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist – 20-14-3, 2.21 gaa, .928 sv%, 7 so.
Cam Ward – 19-14-5, 2.72 gaa, .919 sv%, 2 so
Opponent Notes:
– The Hurricanes have dropped three of four following a 6-0-2 run.
– Eric Staal has four goals and seven assists over the last 10 games.
– D Jamie McBain has seven points in his last ten games.
– 2010 7th overall pick Jeff Skinner has 16g, 21a this season.
– Carolina has allowed 17 goals against in the last four games and 25 in their last six.
– Jiri Tlusty (upper body) will return to the Hurricanes lineup after missing 16 games
2010-11 Season Series:
Oct. 29 Rangers 3, Hurricanes 4 at MSG
Jan. 5 Rangers 2, Hurricanes 1 (OT) at MSG
Jan 20 Rangers vs. Hurricanes at Carolina
Feb. 22 Rangers vs. Hurricanes at Carolina
Opponent Blog:
Canes Country
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