Saturday, December 13, 2008

Rangers vs. Hurricanes (Game 33)

The New York Rangers (19-11-2) host the Carolina Hurricanes (13-12-4) tonight at MSG starting at 7:00 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 - 16-9-2, 2.57 gaa, .912 sv%, 0 so.

Cam Ward - 8-7-2, 2.68 gaa, .911 sv%, 1 so.

Opponent Notes:
- Ward will be making his first start in goal since suffering a groin injury on Nov. 30 in a loss to Anaheim.

- Eric Staal leads Carolina with 11 goals and is second with 19 points.

- Ray Whitney has two goals and three assists during a current four-game point streak. He leads the Hurricanes with 13 assists and 22 points this season. Whitney has eight goals versus the Rangers, but none in his last 16 games against them.

- The Hurricanes and Rangers split their four-game season series

...i didn't see anything on-line suggesting that Renney was making changes to the line-up tonight. But that doesn't really mean much. Not sure if I'll be able to post any changes before the game so visit the Rangers Report or Blue Notes for any last minute news.

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