Rangers Gameday: News, Notes, Scouting the Panthers
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 21, 2009 1:30 PM EST
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For those of you that are looking at this four game stretch the Rangers have against Florida (twice), Columbus and Tampa Bay as some kind of opportunity for the Rangers to find their game against lesser opponents, there is something you should know:
The Panthers are 7-2-1 in their last ten games. They are fresh off an overtime win over the Detroit Red Wings last night at Joe Louis Arena. It may be the Panthers who are looking forward to feasting on a weak opponent instead.
Assuming Henrik Lundqvist will get the start tonight against Tomas Vokoun. Scott Clemmenson played last night for the Panthers, and was spectacular, making 39 saves.
Vokoun is 6-5-1 lifetime against the Rangers, with a GAA of 2.62, and one shutout. Lundqvist has compiled a 7-4 record against Florida, with an impressive goals against of 2.03.
One advantage the Rangers may have is on the power play, Florida's penalty killing ranks 29th in the league, only Toronto is worse. However, the Rangers will have their work cut out for them drawing penalties, the Panthers are 7th in the league for least minors taken. Florida's power play is also amongst the worst in the league.
I'm sure you have noticed Judy, the girl whose picture appears in this story. She is a Florida Panther Ice Dancer, and it beats the hell out of a picture of Nathan Horton.
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Corey Stillman out for Panthers (Florida Sun-Sentinel)
For more on the Florida Panthers, be sure and check out Litter Box Cats, the SBNation home for the Florida Panthers. Donny does a great job over there, and is just an all around good egg.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Nov 21, 2009 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
Jim...
You catching the game on Wednesday at BAC? Might be making it to that one myself…maybe. Let me know.
Yes I will definitely be there, probably going to do a live radio show in the parking lot, I want to reach out to as many Ranger fans as I can
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Kewl…keep me updated and I’ll be sure to alert the minions of your setup.
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Atlantic Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
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New York Rangers
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49 | 32 | 12 | 5 | 69 |
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Philadelphia
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50 | 30 | 14 | 6 | 66 |
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Pittsburgh
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51 | 29 | 18 | 4 | 62 |
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New Jersey
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50 | 28 | 19 | 3 | 59 |
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New York Islanders
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50 | 21 | 22 | 7 | 49 |
(updated 2.4.2012 at 8:30 AM EST)
Rangers Schedule
Next 5 Games
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Philadelphia
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Sun 02/05 | 1:00 PM EST |
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New Jersey
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Tue 02/07 | 7:00 PM EST |
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Tampa Bay
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Thu 02/09 | 7:00 PM EST |
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Philadelphia
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Sat 02/11 | 1:00 PM EST |
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Washington
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Sun 02/12 | 12:30 PM EST |
Last 5 Games
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Buffalo
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Wed 02/01 | SO - W 1 - 0 |
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New Jersey
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Tue 01/31 | SO - L 3 - 4 |
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Winnipeg
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Tue 01/24 | W 3 - 0 |
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Boston
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Sat 01/21 | SO - W 3 - 2 |
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Pittsburgh
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Thu 01/19 | L 1 - 4 |
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