Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Rangers vs. Flyers (Game 39) - Updated

Update, 6:15 p.m.:
Steve Zipay, via Twitter, is reporting that Drury (illness) will dress tonight.

Original Post:
The New York Rangers (18-16-4) host the Philadelphia Flyers (18-18-2) tonight at MSG starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.

TV: MSG2; Radio: WNYM (970AM)

Probable Lines:
Higgins-Dubinsky-Gaborik
Avery-Drury-Callahan
Kotalik-Anisimov-Lisin
Brashear-Boyle-Christensen

Staal-Rozsival
Del Zotto-Girardi
Redden-Gilroy

Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 16-13-4, 2.42 gaa, .920 sv%, 1 so.

Michael Leighton - 4-4-0, 3.45 gaa, .883 sv%, 0 so.

Opponent Notes:
- The Flyers have won three straight.

- Philadelphia is 5-7-1 under new head coach Peter Laviolette .

- C Jeff Carter has two goals and one assist over the last two games.

- RW Danny Briere has goals in back-to-back games and now has 13 goals in 31 games.

- Former Ranger C Blair Betts has three goals and one assist in 19 games.

Opponent Blog:
Broad Street Hockey