Update, 5:53 p.m.:
Jesse Spector at Blueshirts Blog has video of Torts’ pre game presser…
Original Post:
The New York Rangers (31-26-4) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (28-24-8) at RBC Center tonight starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.
TV: MSG; Radio: 1050AM ESPN Radio, XM206
Probable Lines:
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Callahan
Prospal-Christensen-Boyle
Wolski-Stepan-Zuccarello
Avery-Newbury-Prust
Staal-Girardi
Gilroy-Del Zotto
McDonagh-Sauer
Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist – 23-20-4, 2.37 gaa, .920 sv%, 7 so.
Cam Ward – 25-20-7, 2.74 gaa, .918 sv%, 2 so
Opponent Notes:
– The eighth place Hurricanes are just two points behind the seventh place Rangers.
– The Hurricanes are 2-0-1 in the season series against the Rangers.
– Carolina has dropped seven of its last 10 (3-5-2).
– Jeff Skinner has four goals and two assists over the last eight games and three goals and two assists in three games against the Rangers.
– Cam Ward is 6-2-1 with a 1.54 goals-against average and one shutout in his past nine meetings against the Rangers.
– The Hurricanes lead the NHL in penalties against.
– D Joni Pitkanen (lower body) was scratched in Carolina’s last game, but is expected to play tonight.
2010-11 Season Series:
Oct. 29 Rangers 3, Hurricanes 4 at MSG
Jan. 5 Rangers 2, Hurricanes 1 (OT) at MSG
Jan 20 Rangers 1, Hurricanes 4 at Carolina
Feb. 22 Rangers vs. Hurricanes at Carolina
Opponent Blog:
Canes Country
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