GDT: Game #7| Jan. 29, 2013|Flyers at Rangers |7:00 p.m. ET

[BackWithaVengeance]

Not the start of the season we all hoped for but what can you do.

Anyway, they really need to win tonight.

2-5 the first seven games with 3 losses against divisional rivals could be devastating for the moral of this young team.

Win tonight, smash the Caps in Washington and go on a roll in the upcoming 4 home games.

That's what I am hoping for.

 

[dats81]

Turn the tables! The Rangers have won all last season against the Flyers, why not get into their heads and own them this year?

However, these Rangers look scary on paper...

and I don't like the fact that every single game against a Divisional rival turns into a "must win". They need to string a few wins together to jump out of the pressure cooker.

 

[ClarkeRuled]

We need Giroux to get hot. Hopefully, starting tonight.

 

[*Bob Richards*]

It is, but many Ranger fans are saying their current 4th line is just plain awful. Apparently both Rupp and Halpern look like they're done in about a season and Asham is getting there as well.

Asham is probably the most noticeable player on the 4th line which is rather disheartening.

 

[JDinkalage Morgoone]

Just win.

 

[bennysflyers16]

At least get to OT, we need points !!!

 

[Flyersfan139]

Flyers are going to run the table vs the Rangers this year! Pumped for the game!

 

[4thline4life]

Need bryz to continue his strong play.

 

[flyersfan187]

The team still needs to play better team defense. The forwards need to get back and stick with it.

 

[Bernie Parent 1974]

Pat Leonard ‏@NYDNRangers

Still early but Lundqvist is only goalie on ice at #NYR AM skate. Could mean Biron start. Skaters Ferriero, Halpern, Bickel, Gilroy, Eminger
Retweeted by Sam Carchidi

 

[ORYX]

Pat Leonard ‏@NYDNRangers

Still early but Lundqvist is only goalie on ice at #NYR AM skate. Could mean Biron start. Skaters Ferriero, Halpern, Bickel, Gilroy, Eminger
Retweeted by Sam Carchidi

Could mean that for sure, though I think it just means he acknowledges his play of late has stunk, and he's putting in some extra work.

NY hasnt played since Saturday, hard to believe they start the back up against a division rival who needs points as much as they do.

 

[MrHockey1982]

Pat Leonard ‏@NYDNRangers

Still early but Lundqvist is only goalie on ice at #NYR AM skate. Could mean Biron start. Skaters Ferriero, Halpern, Bickel, Gilroy, Eminger
Retweeted by Sam Carchidi

Henrik Lundqvist
Firm @ 10:50am EST
10:50am 'Lundqvist first off ice; sixth straight start tonight' (Steve Zipay)
10:36am And Biron is also on ice for morning skate (Andrew Gross)
10:34am Lundqvist is the only goalie to take the ice during the morning skate (Andrew Gross)

Lundqvist starting again. Must win again. Ughhhhhhhhhhh............

 

[Unstable]

Is everyone dealing with all these games and all these divisional games stacked up, or are we being screwed by the schedule?

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Rinaldo may or may not be ready tonight.

Also, Flyers' roster shows the notation that he was on IR has been removed; Lilja and McGinn no longer on the team's roster page at NHL.com which could be outdated or updated since Wellwood is still here.

Tim P. has the following from practice:

Lilja and Gervais look like a pair with Foster odd man out

Rinaldo says he is not sure he's ready. Switched jersey at end of skate. May not play

Anthony S. has the following from practice:

Looks like Rinaldo is gonna be back in the lineup tonight as he takes a regular shift at morning practice with Fedotenko + Sestito

Sam @ Inq.:

Lilja is in tonight

 

[4thline4life]

Is everyone dealing with all these games and all these divisional games stacked up, or are we being screwed by the schedule?

We're only being screwed because we have only won one of them. If we beat everyone the tone would be thank god we are getting the division out of the way so early lol

 

[gary laser eyes]

Is everyone dealing with all these games and all these divisional games stacked up, or are we being screwed by the schedule?

Rangers started out with 4 games in 6 days (2 back to backs): @BOS, vPIT, vBOS, @PHI

You guys also started out with 4 in 6 but with one back to back: vPIT, @BUF, @NJ, vNYR

So yeah we got pretty screwed in the first week. As opposed to say the Devils who had 3 games in 7 days: @NYI, vPHI, vWAS

It'll all even out in the end though...

 

[Dirty but Good]

Divisional games are fun to watch regardless of the situation. LET'S GO FLYERS TURN THE TABLES!!

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Latest indication is McGinn will be scratched tonight. If Rinaldo is activated, could mean a roster move is necessary since he was on IR. Edit: Roster on NHL.com is outdated; appears to be 23 active players including Rinaldo.

 

[s3x]

Anyone else going tonight?

 

[Fire Tortorella]

Latest indication is McGinn will be scratched tonight. If Rinaldo is activated, could mean a roster move is necessary since he was on IR.

I really disagree with this if it means Rinaldo and Sestito will be in the line up together.

 

[healthyscratch]

I really disagree with this if it means Rinaldo and Sestito will be in the line up together.

Makes no sense to sit McGinn for Rinaldo. To me anyway.

 

[flyersfan187]

I really disagree with this if it means Rinaldo and Sestito will be in the line up together.

Rinaldo and Sestito are two different types of players. The Rangers will keep their heads up when they're out there that is for sure.

 

[BernieParent]

Rinaldo and Sestito are two different types of players. The Rangers will keep their heads up when they're out there that is for sure.

They'll mostly have their heads up because they'll be cycling the puck on the PP all night.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

I really disagree with this if it means Rinaldo and Sestito will be in the line up together.

It appears both will be starting on a line centered by Fedotenko.

I'm not sure if these lines are permanent for the entire game but here is what Sam C. has:

The Flyers’ probable lineup:

* Simmonds-Giroux-Read.

* Talbot-Couturier-Voracek.

* Knuble-Schenn-Briere.

* Rinaldo-Fedotenko-Sestito

D: Schenn-Timonen; Coburn-Grossmann; Lilja-Gervais.

G: Bryzglaov.

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inqflyersreport/Lineup-changes-as-Flyers-face-Rangers.html

 

[4thline4life]

They'll mostly have their heads up because they'll be cycling the puck on the PP all night.

Yup I don't like rinaldo on the team simply cuz he's a marked man. I like him as a player but his junior reputation has neutered his career...he gets two mins for hitting too hard and if he does anything close to a penalty its called.