Friday, October 2, 2009

Rangers vs. Penguins (Game 1)

The New York Rangers (0-0-0) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (0-0-0) tonight at Mellon Arena starting at 7:30 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.

Probable Lines:
Prospal-Dubinsky-Gaborik
Higgins-Drury-Callahan
Lisin-Anisimov-Kotalik
Brashear-Boyle-Voros

Staal-Girardi
Del Zotto-Rozsival
Redden-Gilroy

Goaltenders (Last season stats):
Henrik Lundqvist - 38-25-7, 2.43 gaa, .916 sv%, 3 so.

Marc-Andre Fluery - 35-18-7, 2.67 gaa, .910 sv%, 4 so.

Opponent Notes:
- The Penguins will raise their Stanley Cup banner before the game tonight.

- Former Ranger Tony Granato joined the Penguins coaching staff during the off-season.

- C/RW Max Talbot (torn left rotator cuff) underwent surgery and is out until at least early December.

- Sidney Crosby has been dealing with a groin injury this preseason, but he will be in tonight's line-up.

Opponent Blog:
PensBurgh

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