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2012-2013 Records: Islanders (4-7-1), Rangers (7-5-0) NYR Leading Scorer: Rick Nash (3-7-10) NYI Leading Scorer: John Tavares (7-8-15) NYR Goaltender: Henrik Lundqvist (11 GP, 2.48 GAA, .912 SV%) NYI Goaltender:  Evgeni Nabokov (10 GP, 3.00 GAA, .897 SV%) New York Rangers Tickets. Rangers Lines:  Marian Gaborik-Brad Richards-Ryan Callahan Carl Hagelin-Derek Stepan-Rick Nash JT Miller-Brian Boyle-Taylor Pyatt Arron Asham-Jeff Halpern-Darroll Powe Ryan McDonagh-Dan Girardi Marc Staal-Anton Stralman Michael Del Zotto-Matt Gilroy Marty Biron Scratches/Injuries:  Mike Sauer (concussion), Chris Kreider (healthy), Stu Bickel (healthy) Preview:  The Islanders have now lost 5 games in a row, all during regulation. The Rangers can really capitalize on their struggles and start to climb back to being a conference elite. Ultimately, the only good thing the Islanders have going for them right now is their powerplay, so the Rangers have to continue to play disciplined hockey and manage the puck ...
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