Rangers @ Flames (Game 18)

The New York Rangers (10-6-1) visit the Calgary Flames (9-4-1) tonight at the Saddledome starting at 10:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.

TV: MSG+; Radio: WNYM (970AM)

Probable Lines:
Prospal-Dubinsky-Gaborik
Higgins-Anisimov-Kotalik
Lisin-Drury-Callahan
Avery-Boyle-Byers

Staal-Girardi
Del Zotto-Rozsival
Redden-Gilroy

Goaltenders:
Steve Valiquette - 2-1-0, 2.63 gaa, .890 sv%, 1 so.

Miikka Kiprusoff - 8-3-1, 2.82 gaa, .910 sv%, 0 so.

Opponent Notes:
- The Flames have won two straight both in overtime.

- Jerome Iginla leads the Flames with seven goals and has eight goals and three assists in his last seven games against the Rangers.

- Former Ranger Nigel Dawes has 4g, 3a and a -6 this season, while another former Blueshirt Freddy Sjostrom has 1g, 4a and a +5.

- Dion Phaneuf has six goals and 10 points in 14 games this season. Two of his tallies have been game-winners.

Opponent Blog:
Matchsticks and Gasoline

Steve Zipay at Blue Notes has some last minute player/coaches quotes on the Avery/Phaneuf controversy.