Sunday, October 12, 2014

New Blue (P)Review - Game 3 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

The New York Rangers open their home season tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs.  Face-off is 7 PM at Madison Square Garden.

New York comes in with a record of 1-1-0 after last night's loss in Columbus.  Toronto enters the game at 0-2-0.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

For Toronto all the attention should be paid to their forward lines. Phil Kessel is a dynamic player. Phil Kessel is a dynamic player, with a wicked wrist shot.

Joffrey Lupul is back  healthy for the Mape Leafs.. Look for him to spur the offense for Toronto.

For the Rangers, look for continued production from Rick Nash. The big winger has three goals in his first two games. It will be interesting to see how the first line shapes up tonight.

Anthony Duclair had his first two assists of his career last night in Columbus. Look for the Duke to continue his offensive output against a weak defensive Toronto team.

Henrik Lundqvist returns to in between the pipes tonight, coming off a season-opening victory in St. Louis on Thursday.  The King is 1-0-0 with a 2.00 Goals Against Average and a .920 save percentage.

As a reminder there will be no live tweet during tonight's game, as I have prior commitments.  I will watch the game when I return home and there will be a review tomorrow.

Let's hope the Blueshirts can get it done at the Garden.

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