OPPONENT: New York Islanders

2010-2011 RECORD: 5-12-5

2010-2011 LEADING SCORER: James Wisniewski (2-12-14)

GOALIE: Rick DiPietro (3.53 GAA, .880 SV%)

RANGERS LINES (EXPECTED TO BE SHUFFLED):

Sean Avery-Erik Christensen-Marian Gaborik
Brandon Dubinsky-Derek Stepan-Ryan Callahan
Brandon Prust-Brian Boyle-Ruslan Fedotenko
Alex Frolov-Artem Anisimov-Derek Boogaard

Marc Staal-Dan Girardi
Michael Del Zotto-Michal Rozsival
Mike Sauer-Steve Eminger

Martin Biron
Henrik Lundqvist

Scratched tonight: Chris Drury (finger), Vinny Prospal (knee), Todd White (healthy), and Matt Gilroy (healthy).

STATE OF THE BLUESHIRTS: The Rangers looked a lot worse than they played on Monday, as they simply are not skilled or quick enough to skate with the Penguins. Despite this, the Rangers are making do with what they have, and letting the kids who are deserving play big minutes. Tonight the rivalry against the Islanders is renewed, as the Rangers are in Uniondale to play the first of a home-and-home series with the Isles. Although the Islanders are terrible, they always play the Rangers tough, and this is a classic let down game for the Rangers, who can’t be caught looking ahead to the home-and-home with Ottawa following this stint against the Islanders.

CRAZY THOUGHT: Sauer scores.

OPPONENT’S BLOG: Islanders Point Blank

PREDICTION: Rangers 5, Islanders 1

The game is at 7pm tonight on MSG. The game will also be on 1050AM on your radio. Discussion here is always recommended too!

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