#69 - 03.13.2012 | Carolina Hurricanes @ New York Rangers | 7:30 PM - NBCSN, MSG

**Loffen** · 03-13-2012, 01:32 AM

THE MATCHUP

GAME #69
March 13th, 2012

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(26-28-15) _________ (43-18-7)

7:30 PM ET
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN - NYC, NY
MSG | NBC SPORTS | TSN2

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NEWS & NOTES

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AROUND THE LEAGUE:

MARCH SCHEDULE:

QUOTES TO NOTE

It was just another night where the pucks seemed to bounce the wrong way. You just have to work through it. In the 3rd period, we were very determined to come back in this game.
Personally, I don’t think I played that bad. It’s just that the puck bounced the wrong way. I think my game is right there. The difference between a couple of goals is so small. I just have to keep working.
- Henrik Lundqvist

I didn’t know anything before the game. I knew I’d play on the power play. It was great to be out there, I felt real good.
I didn’t play much five-on-five but that’s how it goes.
- Mats Zuccarello

I think the way we won it, for this time and for this situation where we’re at as a club, I think it’s a good way to win a game. We kept our patience and I don’t think we broke away.
We were getting chance after chance and I’m just glad the way the team stayed together and kept grinding away and found a way to win.
- John Tortorella

CAROLINA HURRICANES

Cam Ward

GPI: 58 | W: 24 | L: 20 | OT: 12 | SV% .912 | GAA: 2.80 | SO: 3

INJURIES / SUSPENSIONS / MISC:

Jiri Tlusty - Out w/ Upper body injury
Joni Pitkanen - IR: Concussion

NEW YORK RANGERS

Henrik Lundqvist

GPI: 51 | W: 32 | L: 14 | OT: 5 | SV% .935 | GAA: 1.88 | SO: 8

INJURIES / SUSPENSIONS / MISC:

Ryan Callahan - DTD: Sore foot
Michael Del Zotto - DTD: Sore hip
Michael Sauer - IR: Concussion

Heads Up: The GDT is a work in progress.

Net Front Presence · 03-13-2012, 01:48 AM

7-1 win.

Richie with 2 more goals.

Vitto79 · 03-13-2012, 01:59 AM

I'm hoping for two straight wins and two straight pens losses , taking an 8 pt lead back...........let's go Rangers!

Fanned On It · 03-13-2012, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B1SHOP

7-1 win.

Richie with 2 more goals.

Is this guy for real? I'm all for Richie getting two more, but 7-1?! Come back down to Earth, son. I'm going to say 3-1 win.

mrjimmyg89 · 03-13-2012, 02:14 AM

This game is just as big as the Islander game as well as the game on Thursday. They need to beat a team like Carolina early and it'll become easier to finish them off. Quick start should be a MUST tomorrow. Bury them early, get a big lead, and start focusing on Pitt.

Rangerfan4life90 · 03-13-2012, 02:18 AM

Hank gets the start?

Net Front Presence · 03-13-2012, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santini5389

Is this guy for real? I'm all for Richie getting two more, but 7-1?! Come back down to Earth, son. I'm going to say 3-1 win.

Whatever you say, son.

BlueshirtBlitz · 03-13-2012, 02:22 AM

Richie has a 3 point night.

We always seem to score a lot against the Canes, so i'm gonna say Gabby has a hatty.

Glennsoe · 03-13-2012, 02:48 AM

Rupp with a 2 point night....

mza with another assist..

**Pass art by Brassard** · 03-13-2012, 02:55 AM

I am just scared we end up playing another thrilling match, ending in OT. I wish we could just win comfortable for once (while not playing the Flyers, that is)

darko · 03-13-2012, 04:42 AM

It'd be nice to go into Pens game with a 6 point cushion.

LGR

TigerJack · 03-13-2012, 05:03 AM

MZA 1+2 making it difficult for Torts de send him back down....

His best NHL-moment so far was against Carolina. Déjá vu?

AJRanger · 03-13-2012, 05:21 AM

Always wary of Cam Ward. That said, we need to keep the points coming heading into Thursday.

**Grind Jam Grind** · 03-13-2012, 05:53 AM

Don't let Sangs score.

Parker McDonald · 03-13-2012, 06:02 AM

Crease · 03-13-2012, 06:35 AM

Going to this one. No chance we win. Sorry boys.

redfzn · 03-13-2012, 06:43 AM

I'll be in the house.

Megustaelhockey · 03-13-2012, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crease

Going to this one. No chance we win. Sorry boys.

So someone could, in theory, put super strength laxative in your lunch and prevent you from attending the game?

Cam Ward always seems to give the Rangers plenty to handle. It's important to come out strong in this game and just play 60 minutes.

**McDonagh** · 03-13-2012, 06:55 AM

Let's get a blowout! 7-0 or bust.

FultonReed · 03-13-2012, 06:59 AM

big win, here, fellas. regain that big lead in the Atlantic. LGR!

NYRSchrute217 · 03-13-2012, 06:59 AM

This game is huge for the sake of breathing room.

Ih8theislanders · 03-13-2012, 07:03 AM

Let Cally and MDZ rest up for Thursday, please.

Crease · 03-13-2012, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megustaelhockey

So someone could, in theory, put super strength laxative in your lunch and prevent you from attending the game?

In theory.

WeWillWinTonight · 03-13-2012, 07:21 AM

MZA on the fourth line is dumb

Placid · 03-13-2012, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeWillWinTonight

MZA on the fourth line is dumb

If Torts follows the "tactic" from last game, he will likely get limited time on even strength, and plenty of time on the PP (provided that there are any of course).