Saturday, December 26, 2009

Rangers vs. Islanders (Game 38)

The New York Rangers (18-16-3) host the New York Islanders (14-17-7) tonight at MSG starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.

TV: MSG; Radio: ESPNRadio (1050AM)

Probable Lines:
Prospal-Dubinsky-Gaborik
Higgins-Anisimov-Callahan
Avery-Drury-Lisin
Brashear-Boyle-Kotalik

Staal-Rozsival
Del Zotto-Girardi
Redden-Gilroy

Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 16-13-3, 2.41 gaa, .920 sv%, 1 so.

Dwayne Roloson - 12-7-5, 2.87 gaa, .910 sv%, 0 so.

Opponent Notes:
- The Islanders lead the season series 2-1.

- The Islanders snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over Toronto on Wednesday.

- #1 Pick John Tavares leads the team with 16 goals.

- The Islanders power play is 1 for 27 (3.7 percent) in the last six games.

- Matt Moulson has one goal in 10 games while Kyle Okposo has gone 18 games without a goal.

- Dwayne Rolosonis 2-1-0 with a 2.33 GAA in three games against the Rangers this season.

- The Islanders are 8-3-1 in their last 12 visits to MSG.

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