Game 61: Big divisional match up against Philly

Photo: LoHud

The Rangers are in Philly this afternoon to take on the Flyers in one of their bigger divisional match ups of the season. The Rangers have an opportunity to take a four-point-swing-game, extending their lead on the third place Flyers to five points. Currently, the Rangers have a three point lead and the tiebreaker (ROW). A win today gives the Rangers a very comfortable lead for second place.

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–J.T. Miller
Derek Dorsett-Brian Boyle-Dan Carcillo