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Found March 04, 2012 on Blue Seat Blogs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Marian Gaborik,  Patrice Bergeron,  Henrik Lundqvist,  Tim Thomas,  Ruslan Fedotenko,  Brian Boyle,  Brandon Prust,  Dan Girardi,  Marc Staal,  Anton Stralman,  Stu Bickel,  Martin Biron,  Steve Eminger,  Ryan Callahan,  Michael Del Zotto
TEAMS: New York Rangers,  Boston Bruins
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Standings: Bruins (38-22-3), Rangers (41-15-7) NYR Leading Scorer: Marian Gaborik (31-26-57) BOS Leading Scorer: Patrice Bergeron (19-34-53) NYR Goaltender: Henrik Lundqvist (47 GS, 1.79 GAA, .939 SV%) BOS Goaltender: Tim Thomas (41 GS, 2.24 GAA, .928 SV%) Rangers Lines (probable): Artem Anisimov-Derek Stepan-Marian Gaborik Carl Hagelin-Brad Richards-Ruslan Fedotenko (questionable) Brandon Dubinsky-Brian Boyle- Brandon Prust Mike Rupp-John Mitchell-John Scott Ryan McDonagh-Dan Girardi Marc Staal–Anton Stralman Jeff Woywitka-Stu Bickel Henrik Lundqvist/Martin Biron Probable Scratches/Injuries:  Steve Eminger, Mike Sauer (concussion), Ryan Callahan (foot), Michael Del Zotto (hip, probable) Preview: The Rangers have been a little inconsistent of late. They seem to be struggling with getting out of their own zone and have had problems with their breakouts. The last time the Rangers played the Bruins these struggles were amplified. The Bruins put up over forty shots on net, not to mentio...
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