Thursday, January 14, 2010

Rangers vs. Senators (Game 47)

The New York Rangers (22-17-7) host the Ottawa Senators (22-21-4) tonight at MSG starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.

TV: MSG; Radio: ESPNRadio (1050 AM)

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

Staal-Rozsival
Del Zotto-Girardi
Redden-Gilroy

Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 20-14-6, 2.30 gaa, .924 sv%, 2 so.

Mike Brodeur - 1-0-0, 1.00 gaa, .957 sv%, 0 so.

Opponent Notes:
- Ottawa has been outscored 22-5 in losing five straight games.

- Senators starting goaltender Pascal LeClaire injured himself at practice this morning and with backup Brian Elliot out sick Ottawa had to summon Mike Brodeur from their AHL affiliate in Binghamton to possibly start tonight's game. (Ottawa Sun)

- Daniel Alfredsson (separated shoulder), Jason Spezza (knee) and Jesse Winchester (knee) are all expected to miss tonight's game, but defenseman Filip Kuba could return after missing the last three with an upper body injury.

- The Senators are an NHL-worst 3-12-1 on the road since Oct. 29.

- Former Ranger Alex Kovalev has 11 goals and 18 assists on the season.

Opponent Blog:
Silver Seven

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