Saturday, December 27, 2008

Rangers vs. Devils (Game 38)

The New York Rangers (22-12-3) host the New Jersey Devils (19-11-3) tonight at MSG starting at 7:30 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-Mara
Kalinin-Potter

Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 18-10-3, 2.58 gaa, .911 sv%, 0 so.

Scott Clemmensen- 11-5-3, 2.15 gaa, .923 sv%, 1 so.

Opponent Notes:
- The Devils try to avoid suffering three consecutive shutout losses for the first time in their history tonight. They have gone seven full periods, plus a five-minute overtime, without scoring.

- The Devils defeated the Rangers in their last meeting 8-5.

- Zach Parise leads the Devils in goals (18), assists (22), and points (40).

- Devils Defenseman Bryce Salvadore is out tonight with an inner-ear infection.

Video:
Rangers players Ryan Callahan, Wade Redden and Chris Drury talk about the state of the team heading into its Dec. 27 game against New Jersey here.

Rangers players Markus Naslund, Paul Mara and Blair Betts discuss the team's upcoming Dec. 27 game vs. New Jersey here.

Rangers head coach Tom Renney discusses his team's upcoming game against New Jersey following its Dec. 26 practice at the MSG Training Center here.

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