Penguins vs. Rangers Game Preview
Sunday, 11.14.2010 / 9:00 PM
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 Pittsburgh Penguins
Overall: 9-8-1-19 Home: 3-5-0-6 Road: 6-3-1-13 |
 WHEN: Nov. 15, 2010 - 7:00 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: FSN | LISTEN: Pens HD Radio, 105.9 FM |
 New York Rangers
Overall: 9-7-1-19 Home: 4-5-1-9 Road: 5-2-0-10 |
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| The New York Rangers have done an excellent job maintaining equilibrium the first six weeks of the 2010-11 season despite facing several tough injuries. New York, which as of Sunday sat second in the Atlantic Division with 19 points, has played extended stretches without the services of sniper Marian Gaborik (12 games) and centers Chris Drury (15) and Vinny Prospal (16). In their absence, youngsters Brandon Dubinsky, Ryan Callahan and Artem Anisimov have stepped to the plate and more than replaced the lost production. The trio ranks 1-2-3 on the team scoring chart, with Dubinsky pacing the squad with 10 goals, a total which ranks fifth in the NHL, while Callahan has a team-best 10 assists. Anisimov, who had an up-and-down rookie campaign last season, is coming off a two-goal performance against Buffalo on Nov. 11. His three goals in six games against Pittsburgh last season tied for most on the team. One player who has supplied the Rangers with unexpected secondary scoring is forward Brian Boyle. Boyle, who is in his second full NHL season, ranks second on the team behind Dubinsky with eight goals. Last season, Boyle scored four goals and six points in 71 games. Defensively, the Rangers boast an emerging group highlighted by Jordan Staal’s older brother, Marc, two-way blueliner Dan Girardi and second-year man Michael Del Zotto. All three are mobile, puck-moving defenders that thrive in the new NHL. Girardi is tied for the team scoring lead among blueliners with eight points (1G-7A). New York has one of the league’s better goaltending duos in brick-wall Henrik Lundqvist and Martin Biron. Lundqvist, who when he is on his game can be impossible to score against on first-shot attempts, has been his usual solid self, carrying the Rangers at times when goals are hard to come by. Biron has won two straight starts in place of an ill Lundqvist. |
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| Malkin and Fleury Stay Hot: Pittsburgh has won three of its past four games. Not coincidently, Evgeni Malkin and Marc-Andre Fleury have played their best hockey during that stretch. Malkin has seven points (4G-3A) during that period while Fleury has posted a 2-0 record. Second Chance Shots: When Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist stands in his net, he can look pretty imposing. Since entering the league following the lockout, he has proven himself to rank among the league’s top netminders. That said, Pittsburgh has had good success against him, particularly when they get traffic his way and score on rebounds and screens. |
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