Time for the Rangers to man up and end the “Cally Lovefest”! (TBL at NYR 7pm)

By Anthony Scultore |

Dec 1, 2014

Ryan Callahan scores his 2nd goal against his former team 11.17.14 (Photo: Jared Silber/Getty Images)

The Rangers will look to wipe the smile off Ryan Callahan’s face tonight at MSG.

GAME 24: TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING at NEW YORK RANGERS, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 7:00 PM

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NOTES:

Appears as if Duclair will be scratch to accommodate Kreider return v. Lightning tonight

— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) December 1, 2014

Vigneault says organization will have discussions on whether Anthony Duclair should be loaned to Team Canada for World Juniors

— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) December 1, 2014

Dan Boyle had blood work yesterday, results not back yet. Still under weather but flu-like symptoms still not believed to be mumps.

— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) December 1, 2014

AV: Based on photo I saw, Glass will be out a few days

— Steve Zipay (@stevezipay) December 1, 2014

RANGERS TO WATCH

Henrik Lundqvist (Credit: Getty Images)

1. Henrik Lundqvist – It’s time to beat Ben Bishop and Tampa, nothing else needs to be said.

2. Chris Kreider – I have been hard on his recent play but I expect an inspired performance in honor of his late grandfather tonight.

3. Mats Zuccarello – He’s playing well but he needs to contribute more offensively.

EYE ON THE ENEMY

1. Ryan Callahan – AV called the last 2 games a Cally Lovefest, and he’s right. He’s not a Ranger anymore and he’s having way to easy a time out there. He needs to be firmly planted on his rear.

2. Steven Stamkos – Since the Rangers have last change, there is no excuse why he shouldn’t be facing Dominic Moore and the top d-pair of Girardi and McDonagh.

3. Ben Bishop – He owns the Rangers. If you want to beat him, go upstairs. Watch closely and see how early he drops.

FULLTILT FORECAST

Record is at 12-11 and looking to go upwards.

Third time will be the charm against Tampa!

NYR 3 – TBL 1