The New York Rangers (12-10-1) visit the Florida Panthers (9-11-0) at BankAtlantic tonight starting at 7:30 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo Sports.
TV: MSG; Radio: 1050AM ESPN Radio, XM207
Probable Lines:
Dubinsky-Stepan-Gaborik
Fedotenko-Boyle-Callahan
Prust-Anisimov-Frolov
Avery-Christensen-White
Staal-Eminger
Del Zotto-Girardi
Gilroy-Sauer
Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist – 7-8-1, 2.90 gaa, .910 sv%, 2 so.
Tomas Vokoun – 8-8-0, 2.41 gaa, .924 sv %, 2 so
Opponent Notes:
– Florida has lost four of six, totaling five goals in the defeats.
– Tomas Vokoun has dropped his last two starts versus the Rangers after winning three straight.
– David Booth is scoreless in nine straight games.
– The Panthers are scoreless on their last 28 power-play chances and are last in the league in power play percentage (7.2 percent) and goals (five).
– Rostislav Olesz (finger) suffered a fracture on Nov. 18 after getting hit with a puck while in front of the net. His return is not known.
– D Dennis Wideman got his first point in the last six games on Wednesday.
2010-11 Season Series:
Nov. 26 Rangers vs. Panthers at Florida
Jan. 2 Rangers vs. Panthers at Florida
Jan. 25 Rangers vs. Panthers at MSG
March 22 Rangers vs. Panthers at MSG
Opponent Blog:
Litter Box Cats
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