Rangers look to show last game at MSG was no fluke against Montreal (MTL v. NYR 7pm)
Rangers look to keep momentum from Flyers game after Sabres contest postponed to February 20th. In come the Montreal Canadiens, a much stiffer test than lowly Buffalo.
Game 20: Montreal Canadiens at New York Rangers , Madison Square Garden – 8PM
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NOTES:
VIDEO: “It’s going to be a challenge”- @HLundqvist30 discusses #NYR facing Canadiens Sunday: https://t.co/g2v51LZMSA pic.twitter.com/IONj0I3OR7
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 22, 2014
AV says of Lee Stempniak (back) “if we need him he’ll be ready to go”..also says Henrik starts in goal Sunday and Duclair likely remains in
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 22, 2014
Lee Stempniak skating on fourth line today with Dom Moore and Tanner Glass. Looks like Jesper Fast may be the extra.
— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) November 22, 2014
RANGERS TO WATCH
1. Martin St. Louis – Marty always raises his game versus his favorite childhood team. I expect Marty to light the lamp – high glove side on Tokarski tonight.
2. Anthony Duclair – Another Quebec native that should have a little bit of extra bounce in his step.
3. Tanner Glass – Odd name, I get it. Here’s the deal, last time these 2 teams met, it was feisty. Brandon Prust and Kevin Klein went at it. Dale Weise was also running around a bit. Glass is slowly going to find himself in a platoon situation with Jesper Fast, it’s inevitable. Tonight, he needs to provide JAM. Now you can all go have fun with that.
EYE ON THE ENEMY
1. Dustin Tokarski – When Carey Price went down, the NYR fanbase thought they’d roll over the Habs. He didn’t let that happen and he won’t be easy tonight. He’s 3-1 with a ridiculous 1.78 GAA and .937 save %.
2. PK Subban – Always amped to play at MSG, the Rangers needs to stay out of the box to avoid that heavy shot having a field day. NY will also attack his side with speed and could cause those lazy hooking penalties he’s known for.
3. Brendan Gallagher – A feisty little player that can buzz around the ice and make you go batty. He’s coming off a 2 assist performance in his last game and looks poised to put one in the net.
FULLTILT FORECAST
Under .500 still at 9-10. The Canadiens are a real good hockey team, which hopefully means the Rangers will be up to the challenge.
I look for a really solid back and forth contest here with the Rangers edging the Canadiens on specialty teams.
NYR 3 – MTL 2
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