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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
Practice Report: Stempniak back in, Talbot to start in Philly
Bobby Bevilacqua
The Rangers and Flyers will play the first game of a home-and-home tomorrow afternoon at the Wells Fargo Center, and Cam Talbot will be back in net for the New York. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.
After the loss in Tampa Bay yesterday, the Rangers (9-8-4) will make a few lineup changes as they prepare to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers (8-10-3) in the Wells Fargo Center.
Because the Rangers are playing two games in two straight days, Cam Talbot will get the nod for tomorrow’s game. The last game that Talbot played was against the Flyers on November 19th, where he earned his first victory with a 2-0 shutout win. Read the rest of this entry
Rangers struck down by Lightning; Dan Boyle scores first goal as a Ranger
Bobby Bevilacqua
Martin St. Louis and the Rangers fell short in Marty’s first game back in Tampa Bay, falling by a final score of 4-3.
After two consecutive performances, the Rangers (9-8-4) gave up four goals in a loss to the Lightning (15-6-2) by a final score of 4-3. It was a tough game for New York, as they had trouble getting the puck out of their own zone and sustaining offensive pressure.
Ryan Callahan picked up two goals in the game, giving him 10 on the year, and Steven Stamkos had three points to lead the Lightning to a win. 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
Why Kevin Klein is a huge part of the Rangers; Ryan McDonagh update
Bobby Bevilacqua
With McDonagh injured, Kevin Klein has been one of the most under appreciated players on this Rangers team. Klein has stepped up as a top-four defenseman and has found a bit of a scoring touch.
On November 1st in a game against the Winnipeg Jets, Captain Ryan McDonagh suffered a separated shoulder when Evander Kane hit him into the boards. With Boyle already out at the time, the Rangers needed help on the back end.
Although all of the Rangers defensemen stepped up at points, but Kevin Klein has been one of the biggest surprises for the Rangers this season.
Throughout his career, Kevin Klein has been known as a defensive specialist, a minute eater, and a potential top-four defenseman. He’s reliable and does not make many mistakes on the ice. Read the rest of this entry
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