GDT: #16 - 11.15.2011 | New York Rangers @ New York Islanders | 7:00 PM - MSG (HD)

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THE MATCHUP GAME #16 Nov 15th, 2011 @ (9-3-3) ___________ (4-7-3) 7:00 PM ET NASSAU COLISEUM - UNIONDALE, NY MSG (HD) | MSG PLUS (HD)

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NEWS & NOTES GAME LINKS: Game Preview - Last Matchup; NYR@NYI 10/15/11 - NHL.com - Rangers.com - Islanders.com NY Post - NYDN - Andrew Gross - MSG.com - Yahoo Sports - ESPN.com - TSN.ca AROUND THE LEAGUE: NOVEMBER SCHEDULE:

QUOTES TO NOTE Obviously, there’s confidence that comes with a winning streak and getting wins and going into the third period you feel it, that we have the guys here and we can get it done. - Ryan Callahan Six in a row is great, but we can't be satisfied. That's what we talked about coming into the game, youcan't let off the gas pedal just because you've strung some games together. Keep your confidence, stay confident with the wins, but just keep trying to approach every game the same. - Brandon Dubinsky We were running into some problems there for a bit, but in spurts in games in duplicating assignments as far as trying to check. I think the guys have sorted that out and I think there’s a better understanding and there is a trust. That’s huge for playing away from the puck, is trusting the other guy. Right now we’re in that groove of playing good defense and I really think it’s building confidence. - John Tortorella

NEW YORK ISLANDERS TEAM STATS / STANDINGS: GP: 14 | W: 4 | L: 7 | OTL: 3 | Pts: 11 | GF: 29 | GA: 43 | PP%: 17.8 | PK%: 79.6 | FO%: 48.1 G/G: 2.07 | GA/G: 3.00 | HOME: 4-3-1 | AWAY: 0-4-2 | LAST 10: 1-6-3 | STREAK: L1 Division: 5th | Conference: 15th | League: 29th TEAM LEADERS: Goals: John Tavares | 8 Assists: PA Parenteau | 10 Points: John Tavares | 14 +/-: Mark Eaton | +0 Hits: Matt Martin | 64 Blocks: Andrew MacDonald | 35 PIM: Matt Martin | 33 FO%: Marty Reasoner | 52.1 TOI/G F: John Tavares | 18:07 TOI/G D: Mark Streit | 23:29 PROJECTED LINES: Matt Moulson | John Tavares (A) | Michael Grabner Brian Rolston (A) | Frans Nielsen | P.A. Parenteau Blake Comeau | Marty Reasoner | Nino Niederreiter Matt Martin | Josh Bailey | Jay Pandolfo Mark Streit (C) | Steve Staios Andrew MacDonald | Travis Hamonic Mark Eaton | Mike Mottau *Scratches: Kyle Okposo STARTING GOALIE: Evgeni Nabokov GPI: 6 | W: 1 | L: 4 | OT: 0 | SV% .912 | GAA: 2.86 | SO: 0 INJURIES / SUSPENSIONS / MISC: No injuries

NEW YORK RANGERS TEAM STATS / STANDINGS: GP: 15 | W: 9 | L: 3 | OTL: 3 | Pts: 21 | GF: 43 | GA: 32 | PP%: 14.3 | PK%: 88.3 | FO%: 50.5 G/G: 2.80 | GA/G: 2.00 | HOME: 5-1-1 | AWAY: 4-2-2 | LAST 10: 7-2-1 | STREAK: W6 Division: 3rd | Conference: 6th | League: 7th TEAM LEADERS: Goals: Marian Gaborik | 9 Assists: Artem Anisimov | 9 Points: Marian Gaborik | 15 +/-: Ryan McDonagh | +9 Hits: Dan Girardi | 37 Blocks: Dan Girardi | 38 PIM: Brandon Dubinsky | 47 FO%: Brandon Dubinsky | 53.0 TOI/G F: Brad Richards | 21:28 TOI/G D: Dan Girardi | 27:46 PROJECTED LINES: Artem Anisimov | Derek Stepan | Marian Gaborik Ruslan Fedotenko | Brad Richards (A) | Sean Avery Brandon Dubinsky | Brian Boyle | Ryan Callahan (C) Andre Deveaux | Erik Christensen | Brandon Prust Ryan McDonagh | Dan Girardi (A) Mike Sauer | Michael Del Zotto Jeff Woywitka | Steve Eminger *Scratches: Anton Stralman STARTING GOALIE: Henrik Lundqvist GPI: 12 | W: 6 | L: 3 | OT: 3 | SV% .933 | GAA: 2.14 | SO: 1 INJURIES / SUSPENSIONS / MISC: Wojtek Wolski - IR: Sports hernia Mike Rupp - IR: Knee injury Marc Staal - IR: Post-Concussion Syndrome

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[Swagelin]

Gotta win these games to make the playoffs. Make it 7 in a row! LGR!

[bmw2004]

Go Rangers!!!

[Jonathan.]

Must win. **** the Fishies.

[Khris Creider]

Lets make it 7! LGR

[darko]

Win tommorow and we'll be sitting right at the top. For a day anyways.

LGR

[Fitzy]

Of course, we come into a period with one game in 8 days when we're on a 6 game streak.

And to make it better, its against this team that has killed the Rangers in early season of late.

I don't expect a win, but I sure hope we get one.

Team plays 15 games in holiday-shortened December and 17 in March. Only played 10 apiece last 2.

[Hodgy OFWG]

LGR! My chem teacher is still annoying me about the last time we played them, lets make this 7 in a row boys!!!

[NYRFAN218]

Originally Posted by SLU Hockey

Of course, we come into a period with one game in 8 days when we're on a 6 game streak.

And to make it better, its against this team that has killed the Rangers in early season of late.

I don't expect a win, but I sure hope we get one.

Team plays 15 games in holiday-shortened December and 17 in March. Only played 10 apiece last 2.

This is the typical letdown game here. Isles come out for these games like its the Cup and the Rangers are riding high on the 6 game winning streak so it's got the makings for a disaster. Rangers should win this game but you never know with these games.

[darko]

I read on Isles board that Nino was called up and will play tommorow.

[beastly115]

The standings mean nothing when we play the Isles.

The more games we win in a row, the more likely it is we'll lose the next one. I thought it'd be against the Canes but was pleasantly surprised. I'm expecting the worst but hoping for the best.

[Fitzy]

Originally Posted by darko

I read on Isles board that Nino was called up and will play tommorow.

I fear neither Nino nor the 0 goal Okposo who's jock strap Callahan apparently couldn't hold (And I'm paraphrasing here.)

Time to beat the assorted motley crew of Ranger rejects, KHL level top 6ers, reluctant waiver fodder, glass jaw goaltenders and career -50's.

[Parker McDonald]

Originally Posted by SLU Hockey

I fear neither Nino nor the 0 goal Okposo who's jock strap Callahan apparently couldn't hold (And I'm paraphrasing here.)

Time to beat the assorted motley crew of Ranger rejects, KHL level top 6ers, reluctant waiver fodder, glass jaw goaltenders and career -50's.

Haha, YES! LGR!! Let's fry these fishsticks!

[MaximusT]

going to be there, LGR!

[Jonathan.]

Originally Posted by SLU Hockey

I fear neither Nino nor the 0 goal Okposo who's jock strap Callahan apparently couldn't hold (And I'm paraphrasing here.)

Time to beat the assorted motley crew of Ranger rejects, KHL level top 6ers, reluctant waiver fodder, glass jaw goaltenders and career -50's.

Haha, that **** was so funny. Okposo was supposed to be better than anything we ever had. How'd that turn out, Fishies?

[Wraparounds]

Originally Posted by SLU Hockey

I fear neither Nino nor the 0 goal Okposo who's jock strap Callahan apparently couldn't hold (And I'm paraphrasing here.)

Time to beat the assorted motley crew of Ranger rejects, KHL level top 6ers, reluctant waiver fodder, glass jaw goaltenders and career -50's.

Let's go fishing, boys.

[Jabroni1994]

Originally Posted by SLU Hockey

I fear neither Nino nor the 0 goal Okposo who's jock strap Callahan apparently couldn't hold (And I'm paraphrasing here.)

Time to beat the assorted motley crew of Ranger rejects, KHL level top 6ers, reluctant waiver fodder, glass jaw goaltenders and career -50's.

Excellent...laying the verbal smackdown on their candy*****.

LGR!

[BlueshirtBlitz]

All games against this team and their fans are must wins.

LGR.

[New York RKY]

I am praying that this isn't a game where we think we can get away with taking our foot off the metaphorical gas pedal.

This is a tough time in the schedule because we have been clicking so well and developing some very good chemistry that we may in fact struggle just because of the sheer amount of time off in between games these next couple of weeks.

They need to come out strong in the first 5-10 minutes and set the tone that they aren't here to go easy on them. Pounce on the Piles early and often and we should be golden.

[FutureGM97]

Tough game...Isles always get amped for games against us especially being in a rough patch. Serious trap game here. Get it done boys

[Florida Ranger]

Seven periods of school... Seven beatings a day... Roughly seven stitches a beating...


Seven wins in a row.

[averyrule]

Going to be there. Lets make it 7! I hate leaving that building when we lose. LGR!!

[NYGRYK21]

Originally Posted by MaximusT

going to be there, LGR!

Me too, first game of the year for me, first Ranger-Islander game too actually.

[Jonathan.]

Someone should propose a trade for Okposo. Offer like Christensen and a 4th. Lulz.

I mean, 0-kposo would be great on our 4th line.

[DoTheBlue]

No...not six, I said seven.

"Sevens the key number here. Think about it. Seven doors. Seven-Eleven. Seven. Seven little chipmunks twirling on a branch, eatin' lots of sunflowers on my uncle's ranch. You know that old children's tale from the sea. It's like you're dreamin' of gorgonzola when it's clearly bree time baby. Step into my office...cuz you're ****in' fired!"

Seven!!!!!! LGR!!!!