Monday, January 4, 2010

Rangers vs. Bruins (Game 42)

The New York Rangers (19-17-5) host the Boston Bruins (21-12-7) tonight at MSG starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.

TV: Versus; Radio: ESPNRadio (1050 AM)

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

Staal-Rozsival
Del Zotto-Girardi
Redden-Gilroy

Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 17-14-5, 2.43 gaa, .920 sv%, 1 so.

Tim Thomas - 11-9-5, 2.36 gaa, .920 sv%, 4 so.

Opponent Notes:
- Boston is coming off a 2-1 win in the Winter Classic.

- The Bruins are 1-6-2 at MSG since the start of 2005-06.

- Boston has the third-fewest goals in the league with 105.

- G Tim Thomas is 3-1-1 with a 1.36 GAA and one shutout against the Rangers since the start of 2007-08.

- RW Marco Sturm has a goal in four straight games and five of the last six.

- LW Blake Wheeler hasn't scored a goal in the last 15 games.

Opponent Blog:
Stanley Cup of Chowder

2 comments:

Andrew_794 said...

im currently watching this game and just saw a boston foward poking at lundqvist after a whistle.

why does no one stick up for our goalie? i dont care who you are on a team, you stick up for your goalie no matter if your 5'10 or 6'6. pathetic

Kevin DeLury said...

Unfortunately, it's been a problem all season long.