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The Flyers come to town a completely different team from the last time the Rangers faced them. Then again, so are the Rangers. This is a Rangers team that is 7-2-1 in their last 10 games, and 3-0-1 in their last 4 games. This is one of the most important games of the season, as the Rangers sit one point back of the surging Flyers for third place in the Metropolitan (and the last guaranteed playoff spot). Tonight has a potential four point swing on the line.
On the ice, the Flyers play a 2-1-2 forecheck, and once they get a late lead, they switch to a more conservative 1-1-3 left wing lock. In their own zone, the Flyers play a mix of zone and man-on-man defense, depending on puck location.On special teams, the Flyers run a 1-3-1 and an umbrella power play and a diamond force penalty kill with the strong side forward looking to pressure the point.
Rangers Lineup:
Chris Kreider-Derek Stepan-Rick Nash
Carl Hagelin-Brad Richards-Ryan Callahan
Benoit Pouliot-Derick Brassard-Mats Zuccarello
Brian Boyle-Dominic Moore-Dan Carcillo
Ryan McDonagh-Dan Girardi
Marc Staal-Anton Stralman
Michael Del Zotto-John Moore
Henrik Lundqvist gets the start.
Scratches/Injuries: Derek Dorsett (broken leg), Justin Falk (healthy)
Game time is 7pm tonight on NBCSN. Don’t forget to check out our Rangers Tickets link for deals to attend games.
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