GDT: #52 - 02/05/17 | flames @ RANGERS | 2:00 - MSG

[Loff]

[FIELDSET="THE MATCHUP"]

2016/2017 REGULAR SEASON
GAME #52 - 02/05/2017​

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CGY: 27-24-3_______________NYR: 32-18-1

TIME | 2:00 PM ET VENUE | MADISON SQUARE GARDEN - NYC, NY TV | MSG, SN360

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ONLINE STREAMS: NOT ALLOWED | RADIO FEED: CLICK HERE​

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[FIELDSET="NEWS & NOTES"]

GAME LINKS:

Game Preview - Last Matchup; NYR@CGY 11/12/16 - NHL.com - RANGERS.com - FLAMES.com
Larry Brooks - NYDN - Steve Zipay - MSG.com - Yahoo Sports - ESPN - CBC - SNET - TSN



AROUND THE LEAGUE:

FEBRUARY SCHEDULE:

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[FIELDSET="QUOTES TO NOTE"]

You know, there’s been so much talk about Henrik this year it’s almost comical.
He’s one of the best in the world, if not the best. He’s going to play well. No one in here has any doubts.
- J.T. Miller

I couldn’t buy one, but I felt it.
I could feel my hands and legs going together. I’m looking to build on this.
- Rick Nash

I thought for the first two periods we had it pretty much under control.
But when they had that power play there in the third they had three in-tight scoring chances where he made some big saves.
- Alain Vigneault

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[FIELDSET="CALGARY FLAMES"]

TEAM STATS / STANDINGS:

GP | 54 | GF | 143
W | 27 | GA | 153
L | 24 | GF/G | 2.61
OTL | 3 | GA/G | 2.80
Pts | 57 | PIM/G | 11:37
HOME | 14-13-0 | PP% | 21.2
AWAY | 13-11-3 | PK% | 80.5
L10 | 4-5-1 | FO% | 49.4
STREAK | w3 | S/O | 2-2

Division | 5th
Conference | 8th
League | 17th

TEAM LEADERS:

Goals | Sean Monahan | 19 Assists | Dougie Hamilton | 25 Points | Mikael Backlund | 35 + / - | Engelland, Stajan | +8 Shots | Dougie Hamilton | 150 Hits | Troy Brouwer | 103 Blocks | Mark Giordano | 119 PIM | Matthew Tkachuk | 92 FO% | Freddie Hamilton | 58.5 TOI/G F: | Johnny Gaudreau | 19:03 TOI/G D: | Mark Giordano | 23:51

PROJECTED LINES:

LW | C | RW
johnny GAUDREAU | sean MONAHAN (A) | troy BROUWER
matt TKACHUK | mike BACKLUND | mike FROLIK
kris VERSTEEG | sam BENNETT | alex CHIASSON
lance BOUMA | matt STAJAN (A) | mike FERLAND

LD | RD
mark GIORDANO (C) | dougie HAMILTON
t.j. BRODIE | dennis WIDEMAN
jyrki JOKIPAKKA | deryk ENGELLAND

Scratched
freddie HAMILTON |
brett KULAK |

STARTING GOALIE:

Brian Elliott

GPI: 26 | W: 11 | L: 12 | OT: 2 | PIM: 0
SV% .896 | GAA: 2.80 | SA: 681 | GA: 71 | SO: 0

INJURIES / SUSPENSIONS / MISC:

Garnet Hathaway | Upper body (IR)
Ladislav Smid | Neck (IR)

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[FIELDSET="NEW YORK RANGERS"]

TEAM STATS / STANDINGS:

GP | 51 | GF | 173
W | 32 | GA | 136
L | 18 | GF/G | 3.35
OTL | 1 | GA/G | 2.65
Pts | 65 | PIM/G | 6:56
HOME | 14-11-1 | PP% | 20.8
AWAY | 18-7-0 | PK% | 82.6
L10 | 5-5-0 | FO% | 47.7
STREAK | W1 | S/O | 2-1

Division | 4th
Conference | 5th
League | 9th

TEAM LEADERS:

Goals | Michael Grabner | 22 Assists | Mats Zuccarello | 29 Points | Mats Zuccarello | 39 + / - | Michael Grabner | +21 Shots | Mats Zuccarello | 135 Hits | Kevin Klein | 112 Blocks | Dan Girardi | 128 PIM | Chris Kreider | 34 FO% | Brandon Pirri | 56.5 TOI/G F: | Mats Zuccarello | 18:57 TOI/G D: | Ryan McDonagh | 24:17

PROJECTED LINES:

LW | C | RW
rick NASH (A) | derek STEPAN (A) | jimmy VESEY
chris KREIDER | mika ZIBANEJAD | mats ZUCCARELLO
mike GRABNER | j.t. MILLER | jesper FAST
pavel BUCHNEVICH | oscar LINDBERG | matt PUEMPEL

LD | RD
ryan MCDONAGH (C) | dan GIRARDI (A)
marc STAAL (A) | nick HOLDEN
brady SKJEI | kevin KLEIN

Scratched
adam CLENDENING |
brandon PIRRI |

STARTING GOALIE:

Henrik Lundqvist

GPI: 38 | W: 22 | L: 13 | OT: 1 | PIM: 0
SV% .907 | GAA: 2.73 | SA: 1027 | GA: 95 | SO: 2

INJURIES / SUSPENSIONS / MISC:

Kevin Hayes | Lower body (DTD)

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[surf]

So annoying Buch is buried with no talent hacks

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

What the hell did Vesey do to be promoted to the top line? I just don't get it

 

[Machinehead]

**** like this is why people don't like AV

 

[Irishguy42]

Let's not keep sucking at home mmmkay?

 

[NickyFotiu]

I like these lines for the most part but I would put PB on the 3rd line instead of Fast.

 

[FLYLine27*]

I like these lines for the most part but I would put PB on the 3rd line instead of Fast.

Agreed. The whole Fast getting 15-16 minutes of ice time is really growing thin.

 

[aufheben]

Oh snap, it's Prince Chad!

 

[RiceCooker]

I like these lines for the most part but I would put PB on the 3rd line instead of Fast.

That makes the most sense, Buch with JT would add more pop to that line instead of Fast.

 

[aufheben]

Fast on the 3rd line is an issue when Vesey is on the 1st line?

 

[FLYLine27*]

Fast on the 3rd line is an issue when Vesey is on the 1st line?

Vesey plays well with good players. Unlike Fast who brings everyone down.

 

[Crease]

Hank confirmed? Going to this one and would like to see him live again.

 

[Mordeth]

@Loffen, according to the NHL website, Zucc has 39 points, JT has 38 and Stepan 38.

 

[aufheben]

Fast has been dragging down Grabner?

Grabner w/ Hayes: 7 goals 3 assists in 302:16 shared ice-time
Grabner w/ Fast: 6 goals 3 assists 138:40 shared ice-time

 

[Irishguy42]

Hank confirmed? Going to this one and would like to see him live again.

Yes. Hank is playing, per AV yesterday.

 

[Crease]

Yes. Hank is playing, per AV yesterday.

Awesome, thanks

 

[Loff]

Can I get my years back?

Random tidbit: The Avery trade happened 10 years ago on this day.

 

[silverfish]

Get Vesey off my top line.
Play Clendening.

etc...

LGR

 

[NickyFotiu]

Get Vesey off my top line.
Play Clendening.

etc...

LGR

When did you get promoted to top line? That is a pretty big jump from grinder playing roller hockey as a 8 year old. Maybe there is still hope for me.

 

[silverfish]

When did you get promoted to top line? That is a pretty big jump from grinder playing roller hockey as a 8 year old. Maybe there is still hope for me.

I remember all four of my career roller hockey goals very vividly. They were all garbage goals pounding in rebounds. Avg distance: 5 feet. At the very least, I knew to go to the dirty areas of the rink and hold my ground

 

[rangerrat]

Oh snap, it's Prince Chad!

Flames playing very well right now, Watched some them destroy Minny last week, We sure dont need no early 5 hole goal or get down early to them.

 

[Irishguy42]

I remember all four of my career roller hockey goals very vividly. They were all garbage goals pounding in rebounds. Avg distance: 5 feet. At the very least, I knew to go to the dirty areas of the rink and hold my ground

Sooooooooooo...you're Vesey?

 

[NickyFotiu]

I remember all four of my career roller hockey goals very vividly. They were all garbage goals pounding in rebounds. Avg distance: 5 feet. At the very least, I knew to go to the dirty areas of the rink and hold my ground

LOL that makes me feel better. I documented the 204 goals I scored against my buddy from 1994-1999 and 2004-2007. He makes me think that it is weird that I have kept track. I think he is just lucky that I did not play against his teams more often.

 

[Anthony5967]

Heading to MSG for this one. Don't understand why this lunatic doesn't put 89 with 40 and 10.
With all this much offensive skill there is no reason to roll Fast in the top 9.

 

[silverfish]

Sooooooooooo...you're Vesey?

Yeah, a fourth line plug.

LOL that makes me feel better. I documented the 204 goals I scored against my buddy from 1994-1999 and 2004-2007. He makes me think that it is weird that I have kept track. I think he is just lucky that I did not play against his teams more often.

Fine, but what was your Corsi against him?