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Rangers start second half with rivalry game vs Islanders; Kreider potentially unavailable
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers will look to start the second half off on a positive note, where they will face off against the division-rival Islanders for the third time this season. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
Following the All Star break and a week off, the Rangers (27-13-4) will battle the Islanders (31-14-1) for the third time this season, but this time the game will be played at the Nassau Coliseum. Despite the snow, the teams practiced as scheduled and the game will go on.
The Rangers sit just five points behind the Islanders for first place in the division, making this matchup an important game for both teams. The Rangers have two games in hand on the Islanders, giving them a little more leeway. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers Practice Report from Long Island
Bobby Bevilacqua
Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
With the massive snowstorm falling in New York, The Rangers were able to move their practice on Monday, and travel to Long Island ahead of the storm before taking on the New York Islanders tomorrow night.
All of the players were present at Monday’s practice for the Rangers, which is a good thing. Rick Nash, who played in the All Star game in Columbus on Sunday, was also able to travel to Nassau ahead of the storm, and will be available for the game. He did not practice as part of a scheduled day off. Chris Kreider also did not practice due to an illness. His status is unknown. Read the rest of this entry
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