Monday, November 24, 2008

Rangers vs. Coyotes (Game 24)

The New York Rangers (14-7-2) host the Phoenix Coyotes (8-9-2) tonight at MSG starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to newyorkrangers.com.

For last minute news go to The Rangers Report or Blue Notes.

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

Redden-Girardi
Staal-Rozsival
Kalinin-Mara

Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 12-5-2, 2.15 gaa, .923 sv%, 0 so.

Ilya Bryzgalov - 7-8-1, 2.62 gaa, . 914 sv%, 0 so.

Notes:
- Last season, the Rangers lost 5-1 to Phoenix at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 16, snapping a three-game winning streak over the Coyotes.

- Phoenix is in the midst of a five-game losing streak overall.

- The Coyotes have converted just 9.4 percent (3-for-32) of power-play chances during their losing streak, and 13.6 percent this season - second-worst in the league. (And I thought our power play was bad).

- Despite going 0-3-1 with a 3.21 GAA in his last four starts, Bryzgalov is expected to be back in net after getting a rest Saturday. Bryzgalov made 34 saves in the Coyotes’ win over the Rangers last season.

Video:
Rangers head coach Tom Renney speaks to members of the media following the team's morning skate before their Nov. 24 game vs. Phoenix here.

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