Even with the 9-1-0 streak, the Islanders always present problems for the Rangers. Maybe it’s because the Isles play up for this game more than the Blueshirts.

Either way, the Rangers actually need this win on home ice. After losing twice this season – including the one loss on this streak – on the Island, a win at the Garden may show the Isles who’s boss.

Anyway, at the five minute mark, there no score, but stay tuned.

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That’s the score of the game here in Philly. The Rangers looked good with the exception of an early goal by former Devil Jim Dowd and then a power play later by Danny [Don't call me Daniel] Briere.

Going into the third, the Blueshirts will need to keep the pressure up and continue to prevent any shooting lanes to be open.

With on 14 shots with 16:36 left, the Ranger have done a good job keeping the Flyers at bay.

More later on NYSD with a game recap.

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Now that Sean Avery was punished and Mark Messier got into the Hall, there’s a game to play.

It’s 1-1 with goals early Jamie Langenbrunner and Nigel Dawes. With Langenbrunner’s coming off a rebound in front of the net and Dawes goal should have been saved by Henrik Lundqvist.

The real question is how both Scott Gomez, playing his first game in New Jersey in an opposing sweater, and Avery, who may tone down the act tonight will play. Will they be able to adapt to the hostile Newark crowd?

More later… 

 

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No word yet on the status of Jarormir Jagr, but he did participate in the pre-game skate. Greg Moore is also out there as well.

But the smart money says he will give it a chance and play. Just a gut feeling.

Flyers in town with the 8-4 record [4-4 on the road]. The Rangers will look to jump on Marty Biron. Ben Eager out of the game as a healthy scratch and Darian Hatcher with a knee injury and there’s a bunch of suspensions. It may be a watered down version of the Broad Street Bullies tonight.

More Later…    

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After further review Jaromir Jagr’s goal on Monday actually tipped Brendan Shanahan’s skate, so the goal goes to No. 14, not No. 68. Jagr gets the assist and Chris Drury loses an assist.

Just keeping things up to date.

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Even though Sean Avery wants to play tonight, coach Tom Renney will have nothing of it.

After going through contact during the moring skate today, Renney will hold him out against Washington and then consider using him on Saturday against the Devils.

“He want through it this morning and we will see about it tomorrow,” Renney said. ”He will have more contact and put him into situations and draw some conclusions. And we will listen to him to.”

Avery’s style will test the shoulder and even though the Rangers need him right now, Renney and his staff will not bring him back early. Yesterday, Avery expressed discomfort after practice, which may be an indication that the shoulder may not be healed.

“The problem is there is some discomfort there,” Renney said. ”We have to see if they injury on the joint has any damage and that’s where the medical people step in and help us. We all know how Sean likes to play and how he has to play to help us. That may be the ultimate test.”

And when that test happens is all up to the coach. If it’s not Saturday, then Monday or Tuesday against the Flyers and Islanders, respectively.

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Jaromir Jagr was chatting with the press, while adjusting his sticks for the game. He was stunned to hear about the Martina Hingis situation, who was dating a friend of his during Wimbledon when her positive test for cocaine took place [they now broke up]. After heaing the situation he said Hingis played well afterwards and loudly denied any knowledge of her improprieties.

 

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