The New York Rangers (13-5-3) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (8-14-4) at RBC Center tonight starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.
TV: MSG; Radio: ESPN Radio 1050AM, XM 92
Probable Lines:
Anisimov-Stepan-Gaborik
Fedotenko-Richards-Callahan
Avery-Dubinsky-Prust
Boyle-Mitchell-Hagelin
McDonagh-Girardi
Del Zotto-Sauer
Woywitka-Eminger
Goaltenders:
Martin Biron – 3-1-0, 1.68 gaa, .930 sv%, 1 so.
Cam Ward – 8-11-3, 3.05 gaa, .910 sv%, 1 so
Opponent Notes:
– The Hurricanes have lost four straight including new coach Kirk Muller’s debut on Tuesday.
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– The Hurricanes have been outscored 31-19 in losing seven of nine at home this season.
– Cam Ward is 0-3-1 with a 2.74 GAA during the four game losing streak, though he’s 4-1-2 with a 2.22 GAA in his last seven starts against the Rangers.
– Eric Staal has scored just five goals in the first 26 games this season and is a -18.
– Jeff Skinner leads the Hurricanes in goals (10), assists (12) and points (22).
– Off-season free agent signee Tomas Kaberle is goalless on the season with a -12.
2011-12 Season Series:
Nov. 11 Rangers 5, Hurricanes 1 at MSG
Dec. 1 Rangers vs. Hurricanes at Carolina
March 1 Rangers vs. Hurricanes at Carolina
March 13 Rangers vs. Hurricanes at MSG
Opponent Blog:
Shutdown Line
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