Update, 1:29 p.m.:
Away from my computer this morning so I obviously missed the returns of Gaborik and McD. Great game so far. As Andy says in the comments section loving the home whites.

Original Post:
The New York Rangers (34-29-4, 72 pts., 8th in East) host the Philadelphia Flyers (40-18-6, 86 pts., 1st in East) at MSG today starting at 12:30 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.

Rangers Game Notes

TV: NBC; Radio: 1050AM ESPN Radio, XM206

Probable Lines:
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Callahan
Wolski-Stepan-Zuccarello
Avery-Christensen-Prospal
Fedotenko-Boyle-Prust

Staal-Girardi
Gilroy-Sauer
McCabe-Eminger

Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 26-23-4, 2.33 gaa, .921 sv%, 8 so.

Brian Boucher - 15-7-2, 2.33 gaa, .919 sv%, 0 so.

Opponent Notes:
- The Flyers have lost three straight.

- Kris Versteeg has three goals in two games.

- The Flyers have outscored the Rangers 15-6 in winning all four matchups so far in 2010-11.

- Danny Briere has gone a season-high seven games without a goal.

2010-11 Season Series:
Nov. 4 Rangers 1, Flyers 4 at Philadelphia
Dec. 18 Rangers 1,. Flyers 4 at Philadelphia
Jan. 16 Rangers 2 vs. Flyers 3 at MSG
Feb. 20 Rangers 2 vs. Flyers 4 at MSG
March 6 Rangers vs. Flyers at MSG
April 3 Rangers vs. Flyers at Philadelphia

Opponent Blog:
Flyers Goal Scored By

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Larry Brooks at the New York Post says just because Glen Sather didn't overpay for Brad Richards at the deadline doesn't make the Rangers winners...

"Pardon, but Sather hasn't made a prospects-for-veteran deal since acquiring Pavel Bure from the Panthers at the 2002 deadline. And excuse me, but the objective shouldn't have been to avoid getting fleeced by Dallas in the Brad Richards negotiations, but to have improved the team. The Stars made it easy for the Rangers to be resolute. No harm, no foul against Sather. But to declare the absence of a calamity a victory, well, that's akin to suggesting that an hour in which Lindsay Lohan manages to escape arrest is worthy of commemoration."

There is concern that the Rangers won't have enough to sign Richards in the off-season as Brooks expects the Dallas center to get offers for seven or eight years in the neighborhood of $7 million to $7.5 million per, while the Blueshirts can only offer five or six years at between $6 million to $6.5 million per.

...nice to see Brooks look at both sides of the argument. How pissed would we all be if Sather gave up AA, Valentenko and a #1 for Richards who is still isn't playing because of the effects of a concussion and probably would only end up playing about 10 games for the Blueshirts this year.  And then what if he hated it in New York and signed in Toronto this summer. So yes Larry, the Rangers were big winners at the deadline.

...this organization is building for the future not this year's playoffs and I assume mortgaging that future for a concussed player looking for an expensive long term contract is not in those plans. You'd think Larry would know that covering this team every day.

...plus they addressed their need at the point on the power play. And did he not see the Rangers got John Mitchell. ;)

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Bergen Record - Rangers need home repair

New York Post - MSG reversal must start today vs. Philly

Daily News - Rangers set to host slumping Flyers

Newsday - Rangers try to end skid against Flyers

Newsday - Daigneault prepping young Rangers 'D'

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Update, 10:28 p.m.:
Robenhymer adds that Kreider (broken jaw), who is a seeing specialist tomorrow, will have surgery to repair the damage and is expected to be out 4-6 weeks.

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Julie Robenhymer at HockeyBuzz reports that Rangers 2009 first round pick Chris Kreider broke his jaw iduring Boston College's 4-0 win over UNH tonight...

"It happened in the middle of the second period when his teammate, Brian Gibbons, made a clearing attempt along the boards in the neutral zone. Kreider had stumbled while turning around and on his way down, caught the puck in the face. It was apparent immediately that he was in serious pain and headed off the ice as soon as the trainer could get to him."

Robenhymer adds that he was taken to the hospital, but the severity of the break has yet to be determined. He is out indefinitely.

The Boston College website confirms injury.

...never like to hear about a top prospect being injured but a broken jaw, while maybe painful for him right now, is not as bad as say a knee injury that may hamper him for years. Especially with how important speed is to his game.

...h/t to reader Evan W.

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Jesse Spector at the Blueshirts Blog reports that although Rangers did not practice today, Marian Gaborik did take the ice for a fourth straight day.

Gaborik has missed 20 games this season, and the Rangers are 10-9-1 in those contests.

John Tortorella would not address the possibility of Gaborik playing tomorrow when he addressed the media before last night's game at Ottawa.

...while I'd love to have Gaborik back, I think the Rangers would be smart to give him another week. He was having headaches as recent as Thursday, so I have serious concerns that he's not 100%. Would hate for him to suffer another concussion which could put his career in jeopardy.

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Tickets for tomorrow afternoon's Rangers/Flyers game, which are always expensive, can be found for as low as $41, according to TiqIq.

The ticket program TiqIQ that I have a widget for on the right hand side has found these tickets at StubHub, Ebay and other ticketing sites.

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Bergen Record - Rangers' offense finally breaks the ice in 4-1 win over Senators

Bergen Record - Gross: Saving NHL players from themselves

New York Post - Rare goal outburst boosts Rangers

New York Post - Rangers could get Gaborik back

Daily News - Rangers get the breaks in 4-1 win

Newsday - Rangers beat Senators to snap slide

Newsday - Gaborik working toward West Coast trip

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Rangers head coach John Tortorella speaks with reporters after the Blueshirts beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on March 4 at Scotiabank Place.


Rangers @ Senators highlights

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The New York Rangers (34-29-4) defeated the Ottawa Senators (22-34-9) by the score of 4-1, tonight. For a recap and box score go to Yahoo! Sports and newyorkrangers.com.

...i don't care if it was Ottawa, that is a big win and a big two points for the Rangers. Man must be a relief for this team to finally score some goals. I know it was for me.

...if the Rangers can play the rest of their games on the road they'll cruise into the playoffs.

...if you don't think the Rangers players read this blog check out the four guys I called out in my recap after the Buffalo game then look at the four goal scorers tonight. Coincidence I think not. ;)

...nice to see Prospal celebrating again.

...+3 for Eminger. Not sure why this guy is the first defenseman scratched every game.

...how sick was that pass from Wolski on the Stepan goal?

...real nasty, physical game from Sauer.

...there's the Anisimov we need to see. Strong move going to the net.

...i feel that the Rangers are much better on the power play since the McCabe trade than the 1-for-15 indicates.

...no player needs a goal right now more than Dubi.

...in other action Devils beat the Pens in OT to move within 9 points of a playoff spot. Rangers moved back into 7th.

...no time to celebrate as the first place Flyers come to town Sunday afternoon.

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Update, 5:45 p.m.:
John Tortorella says Ryan McDonagh's knee is not bad as expected and he is day to day.

Torts also reports that Marian Gaborik (concussion) skated for a third straight day and "up to this point" today, there have been no symptoms.

Original Post:
The New York Rangers (33-29-4, 70 pts., 8th in East) visit the Ottawa Senators (22-33-9, 53 pts., 15th in East) at Scotiabank Place tonight starting at 7:30 p.m. For a preview go to Yahoo! Sports.

Rangers Game Notes

TV: MSG2; Radio: 970AM The Apple, XM205

Probable Lines:
Dubinsky-Anisimov-Callahan
Wolski-Stepan-Zuccarello
Avery-Christensen-Prospal
Fedotenko-Boyle-Prust

Staal-Girardi
Gilroy-Sauer
McCabe-Eminger

Goaltenders:
Henrik Lundqvist - 25-23-4, 2.36 gaa, .920 sv%, 8 so.

Craig Anderson - 4-2-0, 1.16 gaa, .966 sv%, 1 so. (Does not include #s with Col.)

Opponent Notes:
- The Senators have won four of six.

- Craig Anderson 4-1-1 with a 1.48 GAA and one shutout against the Rangers.

- Jason Spezza has five goals and eight assists in 12 career home meetings vs. the Rangers. However, he is pointless in his last two games overall.

- Sergie Gonchar has just six goals, 17 assists and a minus-15 mark in his first season with Ottawa.

- D Erik Karlsson has a league worst minus-32

- Daniel Alfredsson (back) has missed 10 consecutive games. He is out indefinitely.

2010-11 Season Series:
Dec. 5 Rangers 1, Senators 3 at MSG
Dec. 9 Rangers 5, Senators 3 at Ottawa
March 4 Rangers vs. Senators at Ottawa
March 24 Rangers vs. Senators at MSG

Opponent Blog:
The 6th Sens

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