The New York Rangers (39-30-4, 80 pts., 7th in East) host the Florida Panthers (29-33-10, 68 pts., 13th in East) at MSG tonight starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.
TV: MSG; Radio: 1050AM ESPN Radio, XM 207
Probable Lines:
Gaborik-Christensen-Prospal
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Callahan
Wolski-Stepan-Zuccarello
Fedotenko-Boyle-Prust
Eminger-Girardi
McDonagh-Sauer
McCabe-Gilroy
Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist – 31-24-4, 2.35 gaa, .921 sv%, 9 so.
Tomas Vokoun – 21-25-5, 2.60 gaa, .921 sv%, 5 so.
Opponent Notes:
– The Panthers are 3-2-1 in their last six games.
– Florida has lost four of its last five road games.
– RW Evgeny Dadonov had two goals Saturday vs. the Islanders in his return after missing 20 games with a broken finger.
– Niclas Bergfors has a goal with five assists in 10 games since being acquired from Atlanta at the trade deadline. While Sergie Samsonov has two goals and seven assists since joining the Panthers also at the deadline from Carolina.
– The Panthers leading scorer Stephen Weiss is out tonight with a leg injury.
– Former Ranger Tim Kennedy is scoreless in three games since being acquired from the Blueshirts for Bryan McCabe.
2010-11 Season Series:
Nov. 26 Rangers 3, Panthers 0 at Florida
Jan. 2 Rangers 0, Panthers 3 at Florida
Jan. 25 Rangers 3, Panthers 4 at MSG
March 22 Rangers vs. Panthers at MSG
Opponent Blog:
On Frozen Pond
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