Rangers vs. Canucks (Game 45) - Game Night Open Thread
Original Post:
The New York Rangers (25-16-3) host the Vancouver Canucks (28-8-6) at MSG tonight starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.
Rangers Game Notes
TV: MSG; Radio: 1050AM ESPN Radio, XM207
Probable Lines:
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Zuccarello
Wolski-Stepan-Gaborik
Fedotenko-Boyle-Prust
Avery-Drury-Weise
Staal-Girardi
Eminger-Sauer
Gilroy-McDonagh
Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 18-13-3, 2.32 gaa, .924 sv%, 5 so.
Cory Schneider - 8-0-2, 2.31 gaa, .925 sv%, 0 so
Opponent Notes:
- Vancouver is 14-0-3 in their last 17 games.
- The Canucks have scored at least three goals in 14 of the last 16 games.
- Ryan Kesler has 24 goals in 42 games. He also has a goal and four assists in his last three games versus the Rangers with three assists coming in a 4-1 win on Nov. 3, 2009.
- Henrik & Daniel Sedin are tied for third in the NHL with 55 points, with Daniel having 25 goals while Henrik has an NHL-best 46 assists.Daniel has one goal in each of the last three meetings against the Rangers, and Henrik has a goal and three assists in a four-game points streak against the Blueshirts.
- D Kevin Bieksa now has four goals and nine points in his last nine games.
- D Sami Salo (surgery, torn Achilles tendon) has resumed practicing and travelling with the team after needing surgery in the off-season but is still several weeks away from returning.
2010-11 Season Series:
Jan. 13 Rangers vs. Canucks at MSG
Opponent Blog:
Nucks Misconduct
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The New York Rangers (25-16-3) host the Vancouver Canucks (28-8-6) at MSG tonight starting at 7:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.
Rangers Game Notes
TV: MSG; Radio: 1050AM ESPN Radio, XM207
Probable Lines:
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Zuccarello
Wolski-Stepan-Gaborik
Fedotenko-Boyle-Prust
Avery-Drury-Weise
Staal-Girardi
Eminger-Sauer
Gilroy-McDonagh
Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 18-13-3, 2.32 gaa, .924 sv%, 5 so.
Cory Schneider - 8-0-2, 2.31 gaa, .925 sv%, 0 so
Opponent Notes:
- Vancouver is 14-0-3 in their last 17 games.
- The Canucks have scored at least three goals in 14 of the last 16 games.
- Ryan Kesler has 24 goals in 42 games. He also has a goal and four assists in his last three games versus the Rangers with three assists coming in a 4-1 win on Nov. 3, 2009.
- Henrik & Daniel Sedin are tied for third in the NHL with 55 points, with Daniel having 25 goals while Henrik has an NHL-best 46 assists.Daniel has one goal in each of the last three meetings against the Rangers, and Henrik has a goal and three assists in a four-game points streak against the Blueshirts.
- D Kevin Bieksa now has four goals and nine points in his last nine games.
- D Sami Salo (surgery, torn Achilles tendon) has resumed practicing and travelling with the team after needing surgery in the off-season but is still several weeks away from returning.
2010-11 Season Series:
Jan. 13 Rangers vs. Canucks at MSG
Opponent Blog:
Nucks Misconduct
...i'll be at the game tonight so if anyone wants to take charge of the game night open thread go for it.
Remember to follow me on Twitter & Facebook or e-mail me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
