The New York Rangers (28-10-4) visit the Montreal Canadiens (16-20-8) at the Bell Centre starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.
TV: NBC Sports Network (Versus); Radio: ESPN Radio 1050AM, XM 212
Live Stream (Don’t click on ads in stream, may download virus):
http://www.firstrow.tv/watch/102377/1/watch-montreal-canadiens-vs-new-york-rangers.html
Probable Lines:
Mitchell-Stepan-Gaborik
Hagelin-Richards-Callahan
Newbury-Boyle-Prust
Anisimov-Rupp-Wolski
McDonagh-Girardi
Del Zotto-Stralman
Staal-Bickel
Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist – 19-8-3, 1.83 gaa, .940 sv%, 3 so.
Carey Price – 15-16-8, 2.44 gaa, .910 sv%, 2 so
Opponent Notes:
– The Canadiens have a five game winning streak against the Rangers at home.
For more game notes click the “Read More” tab below.
– Max Pacioretty has just two goals in his last 14 games.
– Scott Gomez returned from a 21-game absence due to a groin injury last night.
– Rene Bourque could make his Canadiens debut after being acquired Thursday in a trade that sent Michael Cammalleri back to Calgary.
– Tomas Plekanec leads the team in points (31) and assists (22), while Eric Cole is the team leader in goals with 17.
– The Canadiens have the 2nd ranked penalty kill in the NHL.
– Brian Gionta tore his right biceps in the third period of the Dec. 10 game against St. Louis and is out indefinitely.
2011-12 Season Series:
Nov. 5 Rangers 5, Canadiens 3 at MSG
Nov. 19 Rangers 0, Canadiens 4 at Montreal
Jan. 15 Rangers vs. Canadiens at Montreal
March 30 Rangers vs. Canadiens at MSG
Opponent Blog:
Habs Eyes on the Prize
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