Category Archives: Game Previews
Practice Notes: Dan Boyle back in the lineup, Cam Talbot to start
Bobby Bevilacqua
The last time that the Rangers played the Red Wings, Derick Brassard scored the game winner in overtime to give New York a 4-3 victory. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
After four straight days without a game, the Rangers (11-9-4) will travel to Detroit (15-6-5) to take on the Red Wings for the second time this season.
The Rangers struggled at times on Monday, losing by a final score of 6-3. Henrik Lundqvist allowed five goals on the first 17 shots that he faced, and the Rangers also struggled defensively.
However, Cam Talbot will get the start on Saturday. Talbot has fond memories of Detroit, when he won his first career NHL game there on October 26, 2013, making 32 saves on 34 shots. Derick Brassard would win the game in overtime for the Rangers. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers ready to take on Tampa Bay again; Kreider returns to the lineup
Bobby Bevilacqua
Chris Kreider will make his return to the lineup against the Lightning tonight, assuming his normal second line duties. Kreider has 13 points in 22 games this year. Photo courtesy of the New York Rangers.
After sweeping the Flyers in a home-and home series, the Rangers (11-8-4) will face the Tampa Bay Lightning (16-6-2) for the final time this season, with tonight’s match being played at Madison Square Garden.
The Rangers are coming off of a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, where Jesper Fast scored his first NHL goal and JT Miller providing some offense as a replacement for the grieving Chris Kreider. Read the rest of this entry
UPDATE: Tanner Glass out with the Flu, Ryan McDonagh back in the lineup against Flyers
Bobby Bevilacqua
Ryan McDonagh will be back in the Rangers lineup for the first time since separating his shoulder on November 1st. he will skate alongside Dan Girardi. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
For the first time since separating his shoulder on November 1st, the Rangers (9-8-4) will have their best defenseman, and the Captain Ryan McDonagh, back in the lineup.
McDonagh had been participating in full practices this week, and it looked like he would play this weekend. McDonagh is slightly ahead of schedule and his reentry into the lineup will provide the Rangers with leadership, offensive ability on the backend, and three complete defensive pairings. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers look to extend win streak to 3; St. Louis ready to face former team
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers and the Lightning will face off for the second time this season. The Lightning won the first match by a score of 5-1, dominating play for most of the 60 minutes at Madison Square Garden. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
After two straight shutout victories, the Rangers (9-7-4) will rematch against the Tampa Bay Lightning (14-6-2) in Florida for the first time this season.
For Martin St. Louis, it will certainly be an emotional night. After spending 14 seasons with the Lightning, St. Louis will make his first return to Tampa Bay since joining the Rangers.
“I am expecting the worst, but hoping for the best,” said St. Louis when asked about how he thinks the Lightning fans will respond. “Obviously it’s weird to go past the (Lightning) dressing room and not make a left turn in it, but I’ve moved on and I think tomorrow is going to be special for me tomorrow to play here.” Read the rest of this entry
Rangers set to take on Canadiens at The Garden
Rangers set to take on Canadiens at The Garden
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers and Canadiens will square off in New York for the first time since Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Photo courtesy of the New York Rangers.
After Friday’s game against the Sabres was postponed, the Rangers (8-7-4) were able to get a long rest as they prepared to face off against the best team in the Eastern Conference; the Montreal Canadiens (16-5-1).
The last time that the Rangers met the Canadiens at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers went on to win Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals and advance to play for the Stanley Cup. Read the rest of this entry
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