The New York Rangers (9-7-1) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (9-8-1) tonight at CONSOL Energy Center starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo Sports.
TV: MSG; Radio: 1050AM ESPN Radio, XM206
Probable Lines:
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Callahan
Frolov-Christensen-Gaborik
Fedotenko-Boyle-Prust
Avery-Stepan-White
Staal-Girardi
Del Zotto-Eminger
Gilroy-Sauer
Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist – 6-5-1, 2.68 gaa, .918 sv%, 2 so.
Marc-Andre Fleury – 3-6-0, 3.09 gaa, .872 sv %, 0 so
Opponent Notes:
– Sidney Crosby has six goals and six assists in the last five games, giving him team highs of 12 and 15, respectively.
– Marc-Andre Fleury is 11-0-3 with a 1.85 GAA and two shutouts in his last 14 home meetings with the Rangers.
– Pittsburgh is 8-0-1 in the last nine overall meetings against the Rangers.
– D Kris Letang has 3g, 14a with a +9 on the season.
– Former Ranger Pascal Dupuis has 4g, 2a in his last eight games.
– Jordan Staal (right hand) is out indefinitely. He has not played this season.
– Tyler Kennedy (3g, 2a) is out tonight with the flu.
2010-11 Season Series:
Nov. 15 Rangers vs. Penguins at Pittsburgh
Nov. 29 Rangers vs. Penguins at MSG
Dec. 15 Rangers vs. Penguins at Pittsburgh
Feb. 1 Rangers vs. Penguins at MSG
Feb. 13 Rangers vs. Penguins at MSG
March 20 Rangers vs. Penguins at Pittsburgh
Opponent Blog:
The Pens Blog
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