Can the Rangers slap the Penguins again? (NYR at PIT 7pm)
The opportunity for retribution comes quick for the Pittsburgh Penguins as the the Rangers stroll in to town. Make no mistake about it, the Penguins will be up for this one.
Game 17: New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins , Consol Energy Center – 7PM
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NOTES:
#NYR on ice for practice at MSG Training Center..Mike Kostka not out there…Anthony Duclair appears to be extra
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 14, 2014
#NYR Transaction: Defenseman Michael Kostka has been assigned to @WolfPackAHL
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 14, 2014
Vigneault says plan is for Tomas Kaberle to play two (home) games for Hartford (AHL), tonight vs. Bridgeport, Sunday vs. Manchester.
— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) November 14, 2014
AV says usually takes 20 games for teams to sort it all out. Rangers about to play Game No. 17. “I think we’re on the right track.”
— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) November 14, 2014
RANGERS TO WATCH
1. Dan Boyle – It was just one game, I know – but he changed the whole dynamic of the offense when he was on the ice. If we’re lucky the Pens might get undisciplined and put the Rangers are the PP often.
2. Derick Brassard – His speed and shot will give the Penguins fits. Feeling a multi-point game for Brass.
3. Tanner Glass – He plastered the Penguins at the Garden with 6 hits and set the tone early. Tonight, he and Downie will square off early if he’s laying the body the same way. I think Glass wants to make a statement to the fans in Pittsburgh.
EYE ON THE ENEMY
1. Sidney Crosby – Yes, he’s here again at the top of the list. Yes, again I don’t need to explain this.
2. Evgeni Malkin – Patric Hornqvist was moved to his line and that should get the big guy going.
3. Marc-Andre Fleury – Feast or famine against the Rangers with MAF.
FULLTILT FORECAST
The forecast is now at 8-8 after losing in OT to the Avs.
There will be no blowout tonight. I’m thinking serious nail-biter though. NY has Pittsburgh’s number and it should continue tonight.
NYR 4 – PIT 3
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