Rangers Vs. Hurricanes Preview: Huge Two Points On The Line In Carolina Tonight
The New York Rangers will continue their road trip tonight with a stop in Carolina to take on the Hurricanes.
After losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a shootout last night, the New York Rangers will be right back at it with a game against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Rangers played outstanding last night, but unfortunately, they ran into a red hot Marc-Andre Fleury. Tonight is a huge game for the Rangers, as they have an opportunity to create some cushion between themselves and other teams battling for playoff position.
The Hurricanes have been pretty miserable in their last ten games, going a very putrid 1-8-1. Even though the Rangers only came away with one point, it easily one of the best game the Rangers have played all season. They had a bazillion scoring chances, and were all sticking up for one another when the Penguins started dishing out cheap shots.
VS. 
New York Rangers (18-15-4) vs Carolina Hurricanes (16-18-2)
PNC Arena - Raleigh, NC - 7:00 PM
Television: MSG | Radio: ESPN NY 98.7
Opponent's Blog: Canes Country | Tickets: New York Rangers Tickets
Some Quick Thoughts:
- There's no doubt that the lineup will remain the same for the third straight game, as the Rangers have been playing some dominating hockey since the trade deadline. All of the new guys are chipping in, and prove that they belong in this lineup.
- After tweaking his hamstring in the shootout last night, Henrik Lundqvist insisted that he was fine, and he would see how he felt in the morning. Things were apparently going pretty well for Lundqvist this morning, and he said all is good. You would think Martin Biron would get the start tonight, but don't be surprised if Lundqvist goes again in this one./
Projected Lineup:
Rick Nash - Brad Richards - Ryan Callahan
Mats Zuccarello - Derek Stepan - Ryane Clowe
Carl Hagelin - Derick Brassard - Brian Boyle
Arron Asham - Darroll Powe - Taylor Pyatt
Ryan McDonagh - Dan Girardi
Anton Stralman - Michael Del Zotto
Steve Eminger - John Moore
Henrik Lundqvist
Martin Biron
Scratches: Matt Gilroy (healthy), Marc Staal (eye), J.T. Miller (wrist)
