Update, 1:14 p.m.:
Andrew Gross at Ranger Rants reports that Donald Brashear will miss his second straight game with soreness, meaning Artem Anisimov will center the fourth line tonight. For the third game in a row, Jaroslav Halak will get the call over starter Carey Price in goal for the Canadiens.
Original Post:
The New York Rangers (7-3-0) visit the Montreal Canadiens (4-5-0) tonight at the Bell Centre starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.
TV: MSG; Radio: WABC (770AM)
Probable Lines:
Lisin-Prospal-Gaborik
Avery-Drury-Kotalik
Higgins-Dubinsky-Callahan
Boyle-Anisimov-Voros
Staal-Gilroy
Del Zotto-Rozsival
Redden-Girardi
Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 6-2-0, 2.41 gaa, .920 sv%, 0 so.
Jaroslav Halak - 2-1-0, 1.87 gaa, .920 sv%, 0 so.
Opponent Notes:
- The Canadiens are playing the fifth game of a six game homestand (2-2 so far).
- Former Devil Brian Gionta leads the Canadiens with four goals.
- Starting goaltender Carey Price has been benched for the last two games and is 2-4-0 with a 3.36 gaa, while back-up Jaroslav Halak surrended just two goals in those games both Montreal victories. Against the Rangers, Halak is 2-2-0 with a 3.26 gaa.
- F Sergei Kostitsyn was suspended for the second time this season when he left Montreal's AHL affiliate Hamilton Bulldogs.
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