The New York Rangers (33-26-4, 70 pts.) host the Tampa Bay Lightning (36-18-7, 79 pts.) at MSG today starting at 1:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.
TV: MSG; Radio: 1050AM ESPN Radio, XM205
Probable Lines:
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Callahan
Prospal-Christensen-Boyle
Wolski-Stepan-Zuccarello
Avery-Newbury-Prust
McDonagh-Girardi
McCabe-Eminger
Gilroy-Sauer
Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist – 25-20-4, 2.33 gaa, .922 sv%, 8 so.
Dwayne Roloson – 11-6-1, 2.77 gaa, .906 sv%, 4 so (#s wth Tampa only)
Opponent Notes:
– The Lightning (36-18-7) finished an NHL record-tying 12-game homestand at 7-3-2.
– Tampa Bay is 15-11-3 on the road.
– The Lightning are leading the Southeast Division and are in second place in the East
– Dwayne Roloson has dropped four straight starts against the Rangers – all as a member of the Islanders before he was traded Jan. 1.
– Eric Brewer has yet to collect a point in three games with the Lightning since being acquired from St. Louis.
– Marty St. Louis has points in eight straight games (3g, 8a).
– Simon Gagne scored his first goal since the All-Star break on Friday against New Jersey to give him 10 goals on the season.
– Steven Stamkos has 41g and 37a this season.
– Ryan Malone suffered a significant abdominal area injury on Feb. 8 and is expected to be out from six to eight weeks.
2010-11 Season Series:
Nov. 24 Rangers 3, Lightning 5 at Tampa
Dec. 23 Rangers 3, Lightning 4 (SO) at MSG
Jan. 1 Rangers 1, Lightning 2 (OT) at Tampa
Feb. 27 Rangers vs. Lightning at MSG
Opponent Blog:
Lightning Hockey Blog
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