Game Preview: Rangers/Capitals
Standings: Capitals (41-32-8), Rangers (51-23-7)
NYR Leading Scorer: Marian Gaborik (41-35-76)
WSH Leading Scorer: Alexander Ovechkin (37-27-64)
NYR Goaltender: Henrik lundqvist (61 GS, 1.93 GAA, .931 SV%)
WSH Goaltender: Braden Holtby (6 GS, 2.79 GAA, .910 SV%)
Rangers Lines (probable):
Carl Hagelin-Brad Richards-Marian Gaborik
Brandon Dubinsky-Brian Boyle-Ryan Callahan
Artem Anisimov-Derek Stepan-Ruslan Fedotenko
Mike Rupp-John Mitchell-Brandon Prust
Defense:
Ryan McDonagh-Dan Girardi
Michael Del Zotto-Anton Stralman
Marc Staal-Stu Bickel
Henrik Lundqvist gets the start
Probable Scratches/Injuries: Mike Sauer (concussion), Mats Zuccarello (wrist), Steve Eminger (ankle), Jeff Woywitka (healthy), John Scott (healthy)
Preview: The Rangers play for home ice throughout the playoffs in tonight’s matchup. Yes, the President’s trophy. There’s plenty at stake for both teams with the added intrigue of a preview for each club of their potential (likely) first round opponents. Derek Stepan figures to be a game time decision while the Caps are decimated at the goal tending position with Vokoun and Neuvirth both injured.
Not That Crazy A Thought: Marian Gaborik establishes a new career high in goals scored.
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Posted by: Chris, on 04-07-2012 at 4:00 pm in Game Thread | Comments (4)
So wet Ottowa.
So we get Ottowa. Damn iPhone!
Third times a charm. So we get Ottawa.
brandon gomez?
so “pass” is no longer in dubinky’s vocabulary second half of the season. he has proven he can do laps around the net. congratulations to him.
i hope he goes n kreider takes his minutes next season.