The New York Rangers (24-15-3) visit the Buffalo Sabres (20-15-5) tonight at HSBC Arena starting at 7:30 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.
For last minute news go to The Rangers Report or Blue Notes.
Probable Lines:
Naslund-Gomez-Callahan
Dawes-Drury-Prucha
Korpikoski-Dubinsky-Zherdev
Sjostrom-Betts-Orr
Redden-Girardi
Staal-Rozsival
Kalinin-Mara
Goaltenders:
Steve Valiquette - 4-3-1, 2.36 gaa, .922 sv%, 1 so.
Ryan Miller - 18-10-4, 2.54 gaa, .914 sv%, 3 so.
Opponent Notes:
- The Sabres have won three in a row.
- Derek Roy, who leads Buffalo with 38 points this season, has a three game point scoring streak.
- Thomas Vanek's 27 goals are tied with Philadelphia’s Jeff Carter and Washington's Alex Ovechkin for the league lead. Vanek has four goals and an assist in his last four games versus the Rangers.
- Ryan Miller has posted a 1.67 gaa during the Sabres’ three game winning streak.
Video:
Rangers head coach Tom Renney talks to the media about the team's upcoming road trip before the Blueshirts departed for Buffalo here.
Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, alternate captain Scott Gomez and coach Tom Renney discuss Lundqvist's Jan. 8 selection to the 2009 NHL All-Star Game here.
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