The New York Rangers (16-8-1) take on the Carolina Hurricanes (9-9-5) at MSG today starting at 1:00 pm. For a preview, click here.
TV: MSG Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM
Probable line-up:
Kreider-Stepan-Zuccarello
Vesey-Hayes-Nash
Puempel-Jooris-Miller
Grabner-Pirri-Fast
McDonagh-Girardi
Staal-Holden
Skjei-Klein
Goalie match-up:
Henrik Lundqvist – 11-7-1, 2.50 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO
Michael Leighton– 1-0-0, 2.00 GAA, .939 SV%, 0 SO
Opponent Notes:
– The Hurricanes last played on Thursday, losing to the Boston Bruins in a shootout by a score of 2-1.
– Elias Lindholm missed practice yesterday and it’s unknown whether he’ll be available for today’s game.
– Carolina boasts the top PK unit in the NHL, operating with a 90.3% success rate.
– Probable starter Cam Ward is a career 1-1-1 vs. NYR with a 1.64 GAA, .935 SV% and 1 shutout.
Season Series:
Fri. 10/28 NYR 2 CAR 3
Tue. 11/29 NYR 3 CAR 2
Sat. 12/3 @ MSG
Thu. 3/9 @ CAR
(Photo credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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