Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Rangers vs. Capitals (Game 15)

The New York Rangers (7-6-1) host the Washington Capitals (10-4-0) tonight at MSG starting at 7:30 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo Sports.

Rangers Game Notes

TV: Versus; Radio: 970AM The Apple, XM205

Probable Lines:
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Callahan
Avery-Boyle-Prust
Frolov-Stepan-Fedotenko
Boogaard-Christensen-White

Staal-Rozsival
Del Zotto-Girardi
Eminger-Sauer

Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 6-4-1, 2.55 gaa, .924 sv%, 2 so.

Michal Neuvirth - 8-3-0, 2.41 gaa, .914 sv %, 1 so

Opponent Notes:
- The Capitals have won four straight games.

- D Mike Green has eight points in the last five contests including a four-game goal streak.

- Alex Ovechkin has seven goals and five assists in his last seven games at MSG, including the 2009 playoffs and has 16 goals and 13 assists in 27 career games overall against the Rangers.

- Washington is 8-1-1 in their last 10 regular-season meetings against the Rangers.

- Alexander Semin has scored in four straight games.

- Former Ranger Tom Poti (lower body/groin) is questionable for tonight.

2010-11 Season Series:
Nov. 9 Rangers vs. Capitals at MSG
Dec. 12 Rangers vs. Capitals at MSG
Jan. 24 Rangers vs. Capitals at Washington
Feb. 25 Rangers vs. Capitals at Washington

Opponent Blog:
Capitals Kremlin

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5 comments:

Unknown said...

Ove owned us and lundqvist last season I hope we can turn that around tonight

Dave said...

Man the caps are hot :(

PM said...

Why is zherdev wearing #31 for the Rangers tonight?

Riley said...

Scary thought. Boogard has one less goal than Frolov. At least we won't need to worry about finding the money to resign Frolov next year...

Shane said...

Is MDZ annoying anyone else this year? At least 3 times this season he's either given the puck away, or made a stupid pass that's led directly to goals.