Penguins (35-18-4, 74 points) at Rangers (29-24-4, 62 points)
Why does it matter?
The Pens get to play another frustrated team in the Rangers, though I think we can count on the fact that they won't respond like the Islanders did.
What has been happening lately?
Why does it matter?
The Pens get to play another frustrated team in the Rangers, though I think we can count on the fact that they won't respond like the Islanders did.
What has been happening lately?
- Pens - Friday night was a game to forget as quickly as possible. Time to move on.
- Rangers - Six straight losses have the Rangers on the skids.
- Will the Pens be able to score enough to win? Three power play goals on Friday could help jump start that effort.
- How will the team respond after the craziness on Friday night? Can they quickly get back to playing hockey again after all of the extracurricular stuff?
- Can the Pens keep the Rangers offense quiet? The offense has been the biggest reason for their six game losing streak - they're scoring just enough to lose games.
- Be careful on the power play - the Rangers would love to get a short-handed goal to get them going.
- Stay with Gaborik. He doesn't quite have the blazing speed that Grabner has, but his ability to accelerate quickly is something to be aware of.
- Establish a physical presence. I don't think this will be a problem, but get onto the forecheck and play clean, physical hockey.
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