The New York Rangers (19-8-4) host the New York Islanders (11-14-6) at Madison Square Garden tonight starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.
TV: MSG; Radio: ESPN Radio 1050AM, XM 212
Live Stream:
http://www.firstrowsports.tv/watch/99411/1/watch-new-york-rangers-vs-new-york-islanders.html
Probable Lines:
Anisimov-Stepan-Gaborik
Hagelin-Richards-Callahan
Rupp-Fedotenko-Prust
Dubinsky-Boyle-Mitchell
McDonagh-Girardi
Del Zotto-Stralman
Erixon-Bickel
Goaltenders:
Martin Biron – 6-1-0, 1.82 gaa, .930 sv%, 1 so.
Evgeni Nabokov – 2-5-0, 2.64 gaa, .920 sv%, 0 so
Opponent Notes:
– The Islanders are 5-1-1 in their last seven on the road. But have lost four straight at MSG.
For more game notes click the “Read More” tab below.
– Matt Moulson has just two goals in his last seven games.
– Former Rangers first round pick Al Montoya is out indefinitely with a concussion.
– Evgeni Nabokov is 2-1-0 with a 2.01 goals-against average in his career at MSG.
– Kyle Okposo has five goals in his last 13 games after not scoring in his first 14 appearances.
– Former Ranger P.A. Parenteau has 25 points (5g, 20a) in 31 games this season.
– Michael Grabner has four goals in his last 10 appearances.
– Rick DiPietro is out indefinitely with a groin injury.
– John Tavares leads the Islanders with 26 points (10g, 16a).
2011-12 Season Series:
Oct. 15 Rangers 2, Islanders 4 at Uniondale
Nov. 15 Rangers 4, Islanders 2 at Uniondale
Dec. 22 Rangers vs. Islanders at MSG
Dec. 26 Rangers vs. Islanders at MSG
Feb. 24 Rangers vs. Islanders at Uniondale
March 11 Rangers vs. Islanders at MSG
Opponent Blog:
Islanders Hockey Blog
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