Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Rangers @ Blackhawks (Game 30)

The New York Rangers (14-14-1) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (18-7-3) tonight at the United Center starting at 8:30 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.

TV: MSG; Radio: ESPNRadio (1050AM)

Probable Lines:
Avery-Prospal-Gaborik
Higgins-Drury-Callahan
Boyle-Anisimov-Kotalik
Brashear-Christensen-Parenteau

Staal-Rozsival
Del Zotto-Girardi
Gilroy-Redden

Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 12-11-1, 2.64 gaa, .910 sv%, 1 so.

Cristobal Huet - 13-6-2, 2.24 gaa, .906 sv%, 1 so.

Opponent Notes:
- The Blackhawks have not beat the Rangers in four years.

- Chicago has lost three of their last five games.

- G Cristobal Huet is 1-2-1 with a 2.65 GAA in his last four starts and has lost his last four starts against the Rangers, posting a 4.64 GAA.

- Last week the Blackhawks locked up Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith with long-term contract extensions.

- The Hawks are 11-3-1 on home ice.

- RW Marian Hossa has six points (3g, 3a) in six games since returning from shoulder surgery.

- RW Patrick Kane leads the team in goals (9) and points (27).

Opponent Blog:
Second City Hockey

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Let's go Rangers!

Unknown said...

after 1 period the Hawks are dominating us. Thank god for King Henrik and a sick shot by Higgins