The New York Rangers (22-8-4) visit the Washington Capitals (17-15-2) at the Verizon Center tonight starting at 7:30 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.
TV: Versus; Radio: ESPN Radio 1050AM, XM 212
Live Stream:
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Probable Lines:
Anisimov-Stepan-Gaborik
Hagelin-Richards-Callahan
Rupp-Fedotenko-Prust
Dubinsky-Boyle-Mitchell
McDonagh-Girardi
Del Zotto-Stralman
Woywitka-Bickel
Goaltenders:
Martin Biron – 7-1-0, 1.84 gaa, .930 sv%, 1 so.
Tomas Vokoun – 12-8-0, 2.75 gaa, .910 sv%, 1 so
Opponent Notes:
– Washington is 8-13-2 in their last 23 games including 5-6-1 in the 12 games since Dale Hunter took over for Bruce Boudreau.
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– Alex Ovechkin has gone 23 straight without a multiple point game. Ovechkin has 12g, 13a on the season.
– Tomas Vokoun is 5-2-1 with a 1.72 GAA in his last eight outings against the Rangers.
– The Caps are 2-for-18 on the power play in their last six games and rank 19th at 17.1 percent.
– Alexander Semin has just 7g, 8a and is a -6 this season.
– Mike Green (groin soreness) is week-to-week.
– Former Ranger Tom Poti (groin) is expected to be sidelined all season.
2011-12 Season Series:
Nov. 23 Rangers 6, Capitals 3 at Washington
Dec. 28 Rangers vs. Capitals at Washington
Feb. 12 Rangers vs. Capitals at MSG
April 7 Rangers vs. Capitals at MSG
Opponent Blog:
Rock the Red
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