The New York Rangers (5-2-0) head to Raleigh to take on the Carolina Hurricanes (1-3-2) at PNC Arena starting at 7:30 pm. For a preview, click here.
TV: MSG Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM
Probable line-up:
Vesey-Stepan-Nash
Buchnevich-Zibanejad-Zuccarello
Miller-Hayes-Fast
Grabner-Lindberg-Pirri
McDonagh-Holden
Staal-Klein
Skjei-Girardi
Goalie match-up:
Henrik Lundqvist– 4-2-0, 2.35 GAA, .907 SV%, 0 SO
Cam Ward – 0-2-1, 4.02 GAA, .848 SV%, 0 SO
Opponent Notes:
– The Hurricanes last played on Tuesday, dropping a 4-2 defeat to the Detroit Red Wings.
– Victor Rask and Lee Stempniak lead the way with 4 goals apiece and have been on a point-per-game pace so far this season.
– Jeff Skinner is questionable for tonight’s game with a “mid body” injury.
– Probable starter Cam Ward is a career 11-15-5 vs. NYR, with a 2.58 GAA, .918 SV% and 2 shutouts.
Season Series:
Fri. 10/28 @ CAR
Tue. 11/29 @ MSG
Sat. 12/3 @ MSG
Thu. 3/9 @ CAR
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