Rangers vs. Penguins (Game 70)

Update, 5:24 p.m.:
Here’s the video of Tortorella not talking Crosby…

Original Post:
The New York Rangers (44-18-7) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (42-21-5) at Madison Square Garden starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.

Rangers Game Notes

TV: MSG; Radio: ESPN Radio 1050AM, XM 213

Live Stream (Don’t click on ads in stream, may download virus):
http://www.firstrowsports.eu/watch/113314/1/watch-new-york-rangers-vs-pittsburgh-penguins.html

Probable Lines:
Hagelin-Richards-Gaborik
Anisimov-Stepan-Zuccarello
Fedotenko-Boyle-Prust
Rupp-Mitchell-Dubinsky

McDonagh-Girardi
Staal-Bickel
Eminger-Stralman

Goaltenders:
Martin Biron – 12-4-2, 2.23 gaa, .910 sv%, 2 so.

Marc Andre Fleury – 37-14-3, 2.26 gaa, .920 sv%, 3 so

Opponent Notes:
– Sidney Crosby returns to the Penguins line-up for the first time since December 5th due to concussion-like symptoms.

For more game notes click the “Read More” tab below.

– Kris Letang will also return to the Penguins line-up after missing five straight games with a concussion.

– Pittsburgh is 21-4-1 since Jan. 11.

– Evgeni Malkin, who is tied for the league lead with 84 points, has 15 points (6g, 11a) in his last 11 games.

– Marc-Andre Fleury has a 1.59 goals-against average while winning his last eight starts.

– James Neal has just one goal in his last 10 games.

2011-12 Season Series:
Nov. 29 Rangers 4, Penguins 3 at MSG
Jan. 6 Rangers 3, Penguins 1 at Pittsburgh
Jan. 19 Rangers 1, Penguins 4 at MSG
Feb. 21 Rangers 0, Penguins 2 at Pittsburgh
March 15 Rangers vs. Penguins at MSG
April 5 Rangers vs. Penguins at Pittsburgh

Opponent Blog:
The Pens Blog

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