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UPDATE: Tanner Glass out with the Flu, Ryan McDonagh back in the lineup against Flyers

Bobby Bevilacqua

Ryan McDonagh 10-19

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

cam talbot save 11-19

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 11-19

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 earn second consecutive shutout victory; St. Louis picks up two points

Bobby Bevilacqua

St. Louis and Zuccarello 11-5

The Rangers managed to shut out the Canadiens on home ice, and were able to get the puck past Tokarski five times throughout the night. Photo courtesy of MSG Photos.

For the second game in a row, the Ranger (9-7-4) shutout their opponent, this time against the best team in the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens (16-6-1).

New York vastly outplayed their opponents, controlling play for almost the entire game. They outshot Montreal 34-21, had 15 takeaways, and lit up Dustin Tokarski for five goals, all while shutting down the Habs with tremendous defensive play.

Martin St. Louis was the offensive catalyst for the Rangers, assisting on Derek Stepan’s goal in the second period, and then scoring himself later on. St. Louis’ two points puts him at 998 for his career. 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

Marc Staal vs canadiens

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