Or otherwise known as Henrik Lundqvist vs. Mikka Kiprusoff.  This, the only meeting between the two teams this year, will be a game that is decided by how well the Rangers shut down Jarome Iginla, who averages a point a game against the Blueshirts.  This is the third game in a row for the Rangers against playoff-bound teams.  This is also a bounce back game, as they look to right the ship after the 6-2 embarrassment in Montreal.  

 

Update: Prucha up to the first line with Drury and Naslund, Betts back and Dawes out.  Another set of line changes.  Surprise surprise.

 

This should be a physical game, with a few fights by guys not named Prucha and Gomez.  I will be very surprised if Orr doesn’t square up with Brandon Prust, who leads the league in fighting majors this season. Then again, considering that I predicted a low scoring affair in Montreal, feel free to ignore my prediction.

 

Update 8:00: Rozsival looks real strong so far.  That was also an interesting stat that was just announced by Micheletti, the Rangers defense is 5th in the NHL in points.

 

Update 8:35:  What a play by Rozsival to break up the breakaway.  He has been real solid this game.

 

Update 8:48:  So much for containing Iginla.  And what a surprise, Kalinin was out of position when the goal was scored.  And another surprise, he didnt take the body on Cammelleri when he had the chance. How has he not been a scratch yet?

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