After sweeping the Devils in the first two games of the preseason, the Rangers lost to the Red Wings in Detroit on Sunday night. In that game, the Rangers looked relatively over matched, as Detroit’s superior skill had the Rangers defense running around like chickens with their heads cut off. Despite that, the Rangers still managed to make a game out of it.

OPPONENT: Detroit Red Wings

2009-2010 RECORD: 44-24-14

2009-2010 LEADING SCORER: Pavel Datsyuk (27-43-70), Henrik Zetterberg (23-47-70)

GOALIE: Jimmy Howard, 2.26 GAA and a .924 save percentage

RANGERS LINES:
Alex Frolov-Erik Christensen-Marian Gaborik
Tim Kennedy-Artem Anisimov-Ryan Callahan
Ruslan Fedotenko-Derek Stepan-Sean Avery
Derek Boogaard-Todd White-Brandon Prust

Matt Gilroy-Pavel Valentenko
Marc Staal-Mike Sauer
Michal Rozsival-Michael Del Zotto

Henrik Lundqvist will play the entire game.

STATE OF THE BLUESHIRTS: The Rangers made their second round of cuts the other day, and are likely to make another round of cuts after tonight’s game as well. One would assume that with both Valentenko and Sauer going today, one will be sent home if those cuts are made. As for the forwards, it could be one last effort to impress the coaching staff for Fedotenko and White, both of whom are on the bubble.

CRAZY THOUGHT: Avery gets a Gordie Howe hat trick.

ON THE iPod:Offspring – The Kids Aren’t Alright

FINAL PREDICTION: Red Wings 3, Rangers 2

The game is at 7pm tonight. I’ll be at the game this time around. Generally I’m section 412, row D, but since it’s preseason, I’m going to move around and get as close as possible before I get booted.

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