The New York Rangers (0-0-2) visit the New York Islanders (2-1-0) at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum tonight starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo Sports.
TV: MSG; Radio: WBBR 1130AM, XM 213
Live Stream:
http://www.firstrowsports.tv/watch/86186/1/watch-new-york-islanders-vs-new-york-rangers.html
Probable Lines:
Stepan-Richards-Gaborik
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Callahan
Fedotenko-Boyle-Prust
Rupp-Christensen-Zuccarello
McDonagh-Girardi
Del Zotto-Erixon
Eminger-Woywitka
Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist – 0-0-2, 1.86 gaa, .930 sv%, 0 so.
Evgeni Nabokov – 0-0-0, 0.00 gaa, 1.000 sv%, 0 so
Opponent Notes:
– Rick DiPietro is out indefinitely with a concussion.
For more game notes click the “Read More” tab below.
– John Tavares leads the Islanders with 4 points (2g, 2a). He had one goal and seven assists in five games against the Rangers last season.
– Former Ranger P.A. Parenteau has a team leading 3 assists.
– 2010 first round pick RW Nino Niederreiter (groin) has resumed skating and remains day-to-day with a groin injury suffered Sept. 28.
– C Ryan Strome, the Isles’ first-round draft pick in June (fifth overall), was returned to his junior club, Niagara of the OHL, after being a healthy scratch in the first two games.
– The Islanders have allowed just four goals in their first three games this season.
2011-12 Season Series:
Oct. 15 Rangers vs. Islanders at Uniondale
Nov. 15 Rangers vs. Islanders at Uniondale
Dec. 22 Rangers vs. Islanders at MSG
Dec. 26 Rangers vs. Islanders at MSG
Feb. 24 Rangers vs. Islanders at Uniondale
March 11 Rangers vs. Islanders at MSG
Opponent Blog:
Islanders Hockey Blog
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