The New York Rangers (49-21-7) host the Montreal Canadiens (29-34-14) at Madison Square Garden starting at 7:30 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.
TV: MSG+; Radio: Bloomberg Radio 1130AM, XM 213
Live Stream (Don’t click on ads in stream, may download virus):
http://www.firstrowsports.eu/watch/116195/1/watch-new-york-rangers-vs-montreal-canadiens.html
Probable Lines:
Hagelin-Richards-Gaborik
Dubinsky-Boyle-Callahan
Fedotenko-Stepan-Anisimov
Rupp-Mitchell-Prust
McDonagh-Girardi
Staal-Stralman
Del Zotto-Bickel
Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist – 37-16-5, 1.93 gaa, .930 sv%, 8 so.
Carey Price – 26-27-11, 2.41 gaa, .920 sv%, 4 so
Opponent Notes:
– The Canadiens’ 199 goals are among the fewest in the conference and their 15.0 percent conversion rate on the power play ranks near the bottom of the NHL.
For more game notes click the “Read More” tab below.
– Erik Cole, who scored his team-leading and career-high 31st goal Tuesday, has been limited to two goals with an assist in his last 10 games at New York.
– The Canadiens have picked up at least one point in eight of their last 10 games.
– Rene Bourque hasn’t scored a goal since Feb. 24,
– Former Ranger Scott Gomez (concussion) was hurt when he was hit from behind into the boards by Buffalo D Tyler Myers on March 12. He is out indefinitely.
– Max Pacioretty hasn’t scored in nine straight games.
2011-12 Season Series:
Nov. 5 Rangers 5, Canadiens 3 at MSG
Nov. 19 Rangers 0, Canadiens 4 at Montreal
Jan. 15 Rangers 1, Canadiens 4 at Montreal
March 30 Rangers vs. Canadiens at MSG
Opponent Blog:
Habs Eyes on the Prize
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