The New York Rangers (17-8-1) faceoff against the New York Islanders (9-10-5) at Barclays Center tonight starting at 7:00 pm. For a preview, click here.
TV: MSG 2 Radio: ESPN 1050 AM
Probable line-up:
Kreider-Stepan-Zuccarello
Vesey-Hayes-Nash
Puempel-Pirri-Hvirik
Miller-Lindberg-Fast
McDonagh-Girardi
Staal-Holden
Skjei-Klein
Goalie match-up:
Henrik Lundqvist – 12-7-1, 2.47 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO
Jaroslav Halak– 4-6-5, 2.93 GAA, .909 SV%, 1 SO
Opponent Notes:
– The Islanders last played on Sunday, dropping a 4-3 OT loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
– John Tavares leads the Isles in all offensive categories with a line a 6-13-19.
– Andrew Ladd is goal-less in his last 10 games and has just two goals this season.
– Probable starter Jaroslav Halak is a career 13-7-0 vs. NYR with a 2.59 GAA, .919 SV% and 1 shutout.
Season Series:
Thu. 10/13 NYR 5 NYI 3
Tue. 12/6 @ NYI
Thu. 2/16 @ NYI
Wed. 3/22 @ MSG
(Photo credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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