Rangers against the Ottawa Senators.
This is the third meeting between these two teams this season, with one more game to go. The Rangershave taken one of the games against the Sens 3-2, while the Sens pulled of a comeback and won the first meeting 5-4 in the shootout. The Rangers are in the midst of a five game win-streak, despite a bit of a lack of offense as of late. The Rangers only scored one goal against the Coyotes a few days ago, and are looking to get back on that horse that has propelled them to many wins this season. Luckily for them, the goaltending and defense have been stellar to keep the games winnable. Henrik Lundqvist already has 19 wins this season, and it is only the half-way mark. Plus, Marty Biron has been able to step in and relieve the King when he needs a day of rest. In all, the Rangers have been playing like a team, and not like a bunch of individuals, which is the reason they've been winning their last few games.The Senators have rebounded from a slow start, and have gone 7-1-2 in their last 10. Like the team that came back on the Rangers early on in the season, they are dangerous as always, and need to be accounted for every time they get a chance.
The Diagnosis
There is a possibility of Brandon Dubinsky sitting out tonight, after taking a rough hit during the Phoenix game. Luckily, the x-rays came back negative, but I believe he will be taking a night off just to rest up. The Rangers have performed well against the Sens this season so far, with Marian Gaborik having three goals against them and Brad Richards with two. But the Sens are dangerous, and tonight, I think the Rangers might have their hands full.
The Prediction
Senators win 3-1
Daniel Alfredsson will score the initial goal for the Senators early in the 1st.
Ryan Callahan will score the lone goal for the Rangers also in the 1st.
Milan Michalek will give the Sens the lead in the 2nd.
And finally, Nick Foligno will ice the game with an empty net goal.
Enjoy the game!
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