The New York Rangers (44-20-7) host the New Jersey Devils (41-26-5) at Madison Square Garden starting at 7:30 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.
TV: NBC Sports Network; Radio: ESPN Radio 1050AM, XM 212
Live Stream (Don’t click on ads in stream, may download virus):
http://www.firstrowsports.eu/watch/114348/1/watch-new-york-rangers-vs-new-jersey-devils.html
Probable Lines:
Hagelin-Richards-Gaborik
Dubinsky-Stepan-Callahan
Zuccarello-Boyle-Mitchell
Rupp-Fedotenko-Prust
McDonagh-Girardi
Staal-Del Zotto
Bickel-Erixon
Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist – 32-15-5, 1.89 gaa, .930 sv%, 8 so.
Martin Brodeur – 26-19-3, 2.42 gaa, .910 sv%, 2 so
Opponent Notes:
– The Devils have lost two of their last three games.
For more game notes click the “Read More” tab below.
– Martin Brodeur has been between the pipes for all five meetings against the Rangers this season and has recorded a 1.59 goals-against average with a shutout.
– The Devils have allowed just one power play goal against in the last 31 chances.
– Ilya Kovalchuk has gone three straight without a goal, but does have 5g, 5a in the last 10 games.
– Zach Parise has gone three games without a point and has just one goal in the last eight games.
– Rookie C Adam Henrique has gone 15 straight games without a goal.
– Alexei Ponikarovsky hasn’t scored in his last eight games.
– Travis Zajac (Achilles) has been cleared for contact, but there is still no word on when he might play.
2011-12 Season Series:
Dec. 20 Rangers 4, Devils 1 at New Jersey
Jan. 31 Rangers 3, Devils 4 (SO) at New Jersey
Feb. 7 Rangers 0, Devils 1 at MSG
Feb. 27 Rangers 2, Devils 0 at MSG
March 6 Rangers 1, Devils 4 at New Jersey
March 19 Rangers vs. Devils at MSG
Opponent Blog:
Running With The Devils
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