Rangers vs. Blackhawks (Game 3)

The New York Rangers (2-0-0) host the Chicago Blackhawks (0-0-0) in their home opener tonight at MSG. For a preview and game notes go to Newyorkrangers.com.

Lines:
Naslund-Gomez-Drury
Voros-Dubinsky-Zherdev
Dawes-Korpikoski-Callahan
Sjostrom-Betts-Orr

Redden-Rozsival
Staal-Mara
Kalinin-Girardi

Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 2-0-0, 2.00 gaa, .950 sv%, 0 so this year.

Cristobal Huet - 32-14-6, 2.10 gaa, .920 sv%, 4 so in 52 games with Montreal and Washington last year.

Notes:
- The Rangers are 4-2-1 with a tie in their last eight games versus the Blackhawks.

- The Rangers have won their last three Garden openers; The last time New York has won four consecutive Garden openers was 1989-90 to 1992-93.

- The last time the Blueshirts opened the season 3-0-0 was during the 1989-90 season.

- The last time the Blackhawks defeated the Rangers at MSG was on December 11, 2002 (3-4).

- Henrik Lundqvist has posted a 1-0-1 record, along with a 1.49 goals against average in two career appearances vs. the Blackhawks.

- Tonight the Rangers will have a ceremonial puck drop involving Harry Howell, Andy Bathgate, and Adam Graves all who will have their numbers retired later this year.

Video: Rangers Talk Home Opener



...while we're already 2-0 it doesn't feel like the season has started yet. That all changes tonight. Can't wait!!!