Rangers vs. Capitals (Game 14)
The New York Rangers (7-5-1) host the Washington Capitals (5-8-1) at MSG starting at 6:00 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.
TV: NBC SPorts Network; Radio: ESPN Radio (FM 98.7), XM 212
Live Stream (Don't click on ads in stream, may download virus):
http://www.firstrow1.eu/watch/169729/1/watch-new-york-rangers-vs-washington-capitals.html
Probable Lines:
Gaborik-Richards-Callahan
Hagelin-Stepan-Nash
Boyle-Miller-Pyatt
Asham-Halpern-Powe
McDonagh-Girardi
Staal-Stralman
Del Zotto-Gilroy
Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 6-5-0, 2.48 gaa, .913 sv%, 0 so.
Braden Holtby - 4-4-0, 3.90 gaa, .877 sv%, 1 so
Opponent Notes:
- The Capitals have won three straight after starting 2-8-1. They have scored 15 goals in those three games.
- Alex Ovechkin has seven points (3g, 4a) in the last six games.
- Mike Ribeiro has nine points (4g, 5a) in the last six games.
- Nicklas Backstrom has just one goal this season, but has tallied three assists in the last two games.
- Eric Fehr has three goals in his last two games, while Troy Brouwer has four in his last three.
- Former Ranger Wojtek Wolski has 2g, 2a on the season. While another former Ranger Tom Poti is goalless in five games with one assist and a -4.
- Mike Green is out tonight.
2013 Season Series:
Feb. 17 Rangers vs. Capitals at MSG
March 10 Rangers vs. Capitals at Washington
March 24 Rangers vs. Capitals at MSG
Opponent Blog:
Jaspers' Rink
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Looks like the Rangers weren't quite as good on faceoffs tonight:
Richards, 7 of 15 (47&); Stepan 9 of 20 (45%); Boyle, 9 of 18 (50%); Halpern 2 for 2 (100%)
I had to miss the game, but super psyched for the win. I've read about it, and I await the highlight videos. Glad Stepan managed to net one again, and amazed at the unique game Hagelin is putting together. Sounds like Nash was pretty good tonight, right? What else did I miss?
Seems like we go into a shell in the last 5 every time we have a lead. Other than that and the first minute hard fought game, and the pp looked better today, actually moved the puck in the third
@AnnoyingJoe @cb1 -- can't believe i missed the whole thing ... plumbing issues ... all fixed ... looking forward to the highlights
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That looked like something from NHL13 that shouldn't be humanely possible in real life!
@AnnoyingJoe @slapshot13j -- sometimes it looks so easy. He's the beneficiary, but only after getting in position. His unusual speed allows him to get there to the surprise of his opponents, while his teammates seem to know where to find him more and more often.
@AnnoyingJoe @slapshot13j ... likewise, while he's not tough along the boards, his speed allows him to protect the puck and make plays along the boards.
The worst thing Torts can do is keep Asham and Halpern on the bench completely now that Powe is out. Asham maybe isn't as important but Halpern has looked good and I'd feel better with him out playing than him on the bench doing nothing.
@GLENsatherVSglennDANZIG he is standing on his head, but if we keep getting opportunities they will start to go in. Hopefully.
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they have no idea what to do in their defensive zone, complete role reversal in the team....
@cb1 @AnnoyingJoe i think he has been a lot better than Richards who I would argue is the worst player on the Rangers right now because he is also always on the ice. Richards does absolutely nothing, I'd rather have Drury...
@slapshot13j @AnnoyingJoe Kreider has done next to nothing for us this year. belongs in hartford until he can produce
@AnnoyingJoe @slapshot13j i dont know but this team hasnt looked very good without Kreider, and their dzone looks awful...
@TheNYRBlog Your boy Mashinter scored the game winning goal for the Whale! Call up coming? Haha.
