The New York Rangers (33-28-4, 70 pts., 7th in East) host the Minnesota Wild (33-25-6, 72 pts., 11th in West) at MSG tonight starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.
TV: MSG; Radio: 1050AM ESPN Radio, XM208
Probable Lines:
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Callahan
Wolski-Stepan-Mats Zuccarello
Avery-Christensen-Prospal
Fedotenko-Boyle-Prust
Staal-Girardi
McDonagh-Sauer
McCabe-Gilroy
Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist – 25-22-4, 2.34 gaa, .921 sv%, 8 so.
Jose Theodore – 11-8-2, 2.63 gaa, .919 sv%, 1 so.
Opponent Notes:
– The Wild are 3-5-1 over their last nine contests.
– Kyle Brodziak has 16 points in the last 17 games (4g, 12a).
– Martin Havlat has four goals and three assists over the last seven games.
– Andrew Brunette has no goals and one assist in the last six games.
– Mikko Koivu (broken finger) was injured Feb. 18 and is expected to miss a minimum of three weeks.
– Former Rangers fan favorite Jed Ortmeyer was recalled by the Wild on Tuesday and was held held scoreless against the Islanders last night.
– Another former Ranger Matt Cullen has 12g, 24a on the season.
2010-11 Season Series:
Nov. 20 Rangers 5, Wild 2 at Minnesota
March 3 Rangers vs. Wild at MSG
Opponent Blog:
The State of Hockey News
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