Saturday, December 20, 2008

Rangers @ Sharks (Game 36)

The New York Rangers (22-11-2) visit the San Jose Sharks (25-4-3) tonight at HP Pavilion starting at 10:30 p.m. For a preview go to newyorkrangers.com.

For last minute news go to The Rangers Report or Blue Notes.

Probable Lines:
Naslund-Gomez-Zherdev
Dawes-Drury-Callahan
Voros-Dubinsky-Sjostrom
Korpikoski-Betts-Orr

Redden-Girardi
Staal-Rozsival
Kalinin-Mara

Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 18-9-2, 2.49 gaa, .914 sv%, 0 so.

Evgeni Nabokov - 17-3-2, 2.61 gaa, .900 sv%, 1 so.

Opponent Notes:
- The Sharks are 16-0-2 at HP Pavilion, outscoring opponents 68-37 and winning all four of its games against Eastern Conference opponents thus far.

- The Sharks are winless in their last five against the Rangers.

- The Sharks are coming off two straight losses including a 6-0 thumping at Detroit.

- Nabokov has allowed 12 goals in his past three starts.

- Devin Setoguchi leads the Sharks with 16 goals while Patrick Marleau leads in points with 36.

Audio:
Sam Rosen previews tonight's game with Steve Somers on WFAN here.

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