Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Rangers vs. Islanders (Game 59)

The New York Rangers (30-22-6) host the New York Islanders (17-33-6) tonight at MSG starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.

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

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

Redden-Girardi
Staal-Rozsival
Kalinin-Reitz

Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 25-18-5, 2.56 gaa, .913 sv%, 2 so.

Joey MacDonald - 12-23-4, 3.22 gaa, .903 sv%, 0 so.

Opponent Notes:
- The Islanders ended a five-game losing streak with Monday’s 3-2 shootout win over Pittsburgh.

- Joey MacDonald has a 2.62 goals-against average in three games since returning from a groin injury.

- The Islanders are 8-2-1 in their last 11 games at MSG.

- Bill Guerin leads the Islanders with 15 goals, while Mark Streit leads the team in assists (29) and points (38).

Opponent Blog:
Lighthouse Hockey

3 comments:

HockeyRiz said...

I find it hard to get pumped up for games anymore. It's obvious but we need a win.

Unknown said...

Yeah, not pumped. I sold my tickets for tonight's game.

Kevin DeLury said...

It's so true. Despite the team's horrid play, we're still in the middle of a great playoff hunt with six team vying for the last four spots and you know what I'm not all that excited.

It's like the Mets the last few years. They have been in great playoff races but as a Met fan I haven't been excited because of their luckluster performances.

A lot more fun when your team is surging down the stretch than sinking.