GDT: #3 - 10.15.2011 | New York Rangers @ New York Islanders | 7:00 PM - MSG (HD)

[Loffen]

THE MATCHUP GAME #3 Oct 15th, 2011 @ (0-0-2) ___________ (2-1-0) 7:00 PM ET NASSAU COLISEUM - UNIONDALE, NY MSG (HD) | MSG PLUS (HD)

ONLINE STREAMS/RADIO ONLINE STREAMS: MyP2P - ATDHE.net - STREAMO | RADIO FEED: CLICK HERE

NEWS & NOTES GAME LINKS: Game Preview - Last Matchup; NYR@NYI 3/31/11 - NHL.com - Rangers.com - Islanders.com NY Post - NYDN - Andrew Gross - MSG.com - Yahoo Sports - ESPN.com - TSN.ca AROUND THE LEAGUE: OCTOBER SCHEDULE:

QUOTES TO NOTE Everybody’s a little bit tired from jet lag, but it was good today to get the junk out of our bodies. As the week goes, we’ll get sharper. I can’t wait to play again. - Brad Richards I’m comfortable with it. I played wing a couple of times last season. Even starting this year I’ve had some shifts on wing. Wherever I end up, I’ll be happy to play there. - Derek Stepan "Practice... practice... practice..." Who used to say that? - John Tortorella

NEW YORK ISLANDERS TEAM STATS / STANDINGS: GP: 3 | W: 2 | L: 1 | OTL: 0 | Pts: 4 | GF: 7 | GA: 4 | PP%: 10.0 | PK%: 93.3 | FO%: 46.1 G/G: 2.33 | GA/G: 1.33 | HOME: 2-1-0 | AWAY: 0-0-0 | LAST 10: 2-1-0 | STREAK: W2 Division: 3rd | Conference: 7th | League: 12th TEAM LEADERS: Goals: John Tavares | 2 Assists: PA Parenteau | 3 Points: John Tavares | 4 +/-: Mike Mottau | +3 Hits: Matt Martin | 16 Blocks: Andrew MacDonald | 9 PIM: Travis Hamonic | 7 FO%: Marty Reasoner | 51.4 TOI/G F: Michael Grabner | 17:20 TOI/G D: Andrew MacDonald | 22:40 PROJECTED LINES: Matt Moulson | John Tavares (A) | P.A. Parenteau Michael Grabner | Frans Nielsen | Kyle Okposo (A) Blake Comeau | Josh Bailey | Brian Rolston Matt Martin | Marty Reasoner | Jay Pandolfo Mark Streit (C) | Steve Staios Andrew MacDonald | Travis Hamonic Mike Mottau | Mark Eaton *Healthy Scratches: Trevor Gillies STARTING GOALIE: Evgeni Nabokov GPI: 0 | W: 0 | L: 0 | OT: 0 | SV% .000 | GAA: 0.00 | SO: 0 INJURIES / SUSPENSIONS / MISC: Rick DiPietro - Out w/ Concussion Nino Niederreiter - Out w/ Groin injury Milan Jurcina - Out w/ Groin injury

NEW YORK RANGERS TEAM STATS / STANDINGS: GP: 2 | W: 0 | L: 0 | OTL: 2 | Pts: 2 | GF: 3 | GA: 5 | PP%: 00.0 | PK%: 90.9 | FO%: 57.9 G/G: 1.50 | GA/G: 2.00 | HOME: 0-0-0 | AWAY: 0-0-2 | LAST 10: 0-0-2 | STREAK: OT2 Division: 5th | Conference: 11th | League: 23rd TEAM LEADERS: Goals: Brad Richards | 1 Assists: Brad Richards | 1 Points: Brad Richards | 2 +/-: Michael Del Zotto | +1 Hits: Ryan Callahan | 9 Blocks: Dan Girardi | 5 PIM: Brandon Dubinsky | 18 FO%: Brad Richards | 79.2 TOI/G F: Ryan Callahan | 21:59 TOI/G D: Dan Girardi | 30:51 PROJECTED LINES: Derek Stepan | Brad Richards (A) | Marian Gaborik Brandon Dubinsky | Artem Anisimov | Ryan Callahan (C) Ruslan Fedotenko | Brian Boyle | Brandon Prust Mike Rupp | Erik Christensen | Mats Zuccarello Ryan McDonagh | Dan Girardi Jeff Woywitka | Steve Eminger Michael Del Zotto | Tim Erixon *Healthy Scratches: Wojtek Wolski STARTING GOALIE: Henrik Lundqvist GPI: 2 | W: 0 | L: 0 | OT: 2 | SV% .931 | GAA: 1.86 | SO: 0 INJURIES / SUSPENSIONS / MISC: Mike Sauer - DTD: Shoulder injury Marc Staal - Out w/ Post-Concussion Syndrome

Heads Up: The GDT is a work in progress.

[That Stepan Guy]

Our defense will win many cups.

For God's sake, do something.

Just score.

[Brian Boyle]

Ryan McDonagh | Dan Girardi
Michael Del Zotto | Steve Eminger
Jeff Woywitka | Tim Erixon



-------------------

Please win...or at least try and go for the 0-0-82 record.

The key of tomorrow night's game is to exploit the Islanders' defense, and Henrik Lundqvist standing on his head...simple as that.

[New York RKY]

A part of me is happy to have Ranger's hockey back while at the same time I'm kind of hesitant because if they play poorly the nay-sayers will be out in full force.

A couple of questions I have:

When was that Richard's quote pulled from because if it's this late in the week and the players are still jet lagged I would be worried about how they play tomorrow.

Also, are you just assuming that Stepan will start on the wing?

Lastly, have you heard anything about Sauer's status or are you assuming again he doesn't play.

Either way I hope the Ranger's play well and we pick up our first win before a TOUGH Western Canada trip.

[Brian Boyle]

Rangers' website had a headline that said "No Sauer against the Islanders" or something to the tune of that, Mike.

FWIW.

[New York RKY]

Originally Posted by Zenith

Please win...or at least try and go for the 0-0-82 record.

That's still a respectable 82 points on they year, hell maybe if they pick up a win here or there they may even get to 90 points

[That Stepan Guy]

Originally Posted by Zenith

Ryan McDonagh | Dan Girardi
Michael Del Zotto | Steve Eminger
Jeff Woywitka | Tim Erixon



-------------------

Please win...or at least try and go for the 0-0-82 record.

The key of tomorrow night's game is to exploit the Islanders' defense, and Henrik Lundqvist standing on his head...simple as that.

What part of our offense will do the exploiting?

[New York RKY]

Thanks Steve.

[Brian Boyle]

Originally Posted by Jefferek Stepaninner

What part of our offense will do the exploiting?

Stepan-Richards-Gaborik should manhandle the Islanders' defense.

The 2nd and 3rd lines should be a terror on the forecheck, as well...but we know this team. Should != will.

[Placid]

Somewhat scary with the defense being what it currently is...lets win this guys

[trueblue9441]

ill be there with a group of 20 in section 330. LGR

[That Stepan Guy]

Originally Posted by Zenith

Stepan-Richards-Gaborik should manhandle the Islanders' defense.

The 2nd and 3rd lines should be a terror on the forecheck, as well...but we know this team. Should != will.

I guess I'm just suddenly pessimistic. It doesn't quite suit my cherub like demeanor.

I hope Stepan manhandles Montoya. Richards and Gaborik can do whatever.

I'll probably still cry in a corner because we're without Sauer.

[Clowes Line]

Lgr!

[Loffen]

Originally Posted by New York RKY

Also, are you just assuming that Stepan will start on the wing?

Lastly, have you heard anything about Sauer's status or are you assuming again he doesn't play.

lolwat? I'm not assuming anything. It's from the latest blog entries from Gross and company.

[New York RKY]

Originally Posted by Loffen

lolwat? I'm not assuming anything. It's from the latest blog entries from Gross and company.

Yea I didn't mean anything bad by saying assuming, I was just asking if you had gotten that lineup from somewhere or if it was just a generic roster that you put up when you don't know the real lineup yet. Didn't mean anything bad by it.

[acapps10]

**** the islanders lets go rangers.

[AJBergy86]

Gotta come out strong here, if they come out flat, the Islanders are going to spank them

[Hellion]

I'll worry about defence as soon as our offence starts actually getting shots on goal.
Tomorrow is the night!

LGR!

[AJBergy86]

Oh man just saw that defensive lineup. MDZ has been playing well in the Dzone and McD has been very good. They look weak on paper but i think that they will be fine

[Loffen]

Just play hard. We all know that the Isles are jacked up for this game.

Gotta shutdown PAP.

Originally Posted by New York RKY

Yea I didn't mean anything bad by saying assuming, I was just asking if you had gotten that lineup from somewhere or if it was just a generic roster that you put up when you don't know the real lineup yet. Didn't mean anything bad by it.

It's cool, man. Those lines have been used in practice for at least 3 days now.

And that quote from Richie was from Monday or Tuesday I believe. They're probably all good by now. I hope.

[New York RKY]

Originally Posted by Loffen

It's cool, man. Those lines have been used in practice for at least 3 days now.

And that quote from Richie was from Monday or Tuesday I believe. They're probably all good by now. I hope.

Thans Loffen, great GDT as usual btw.

[Swagelin]

With our luck Parentau will probably score a hat trick against us

[Brian Boyle]

Originally Posted by Loffen

Gotta shutdown PAP.

Never thought I'd be hearing this, and yet, it's still reality. Moulson-Tavares-Parenteau is an extremely dangerous line, however, they have two major weaknesses; consistent turnovers (mostly from Parenteau) and all three of the players are below-average skaters. If we can get the 1st and 2nd line on the ice against this trio, it could potentially shut them down, while creating offense for the team at the same time.

[useref15]

I'll be there...section 222!!

[Zuccarello Awesome*]

The first must-win of the season

I'm predicting a Stepan hat trick followed by a game in which he doesn't score and Tortorella breaks up the line.