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New York Rangers fight for five in a row against Detroit

By Danny Jones

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 25: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers stops a shot as Tyler Bertuzzi #59 of the Detroit Red Wings stands by on February 25, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 25: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers stops a shot as Tyler Bertuzzi #59 of the Detroit Red Wings stands by on February 25, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 06: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers looks on against the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Square Garden on November 6, 2018 in New York City. The New York Rangers won 5-3. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 06: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers looks on against the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Square Garden on November 6, 2018 in New York City. The New York Rangers won 5-3. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Notes & Analysis

  • Henrik Lundqvist will get the nod, making his 14th start in 16 games. With the Blue Jackets on deck Saturday on a back-to-back, it’s likely Georgiev will start in Columbus but that has yet to be announced.
  • Andersson took two penalties in his season debut against the Canadians but Quinn isn’t letting that impact his roster decision, citing his work ethic and confidence.
  • Cristoval “Boo” Nieves was assigned to Hartford after officially being cleared for contact.
  • Jesper Fast was held out of practice on Thursday for maintenance but is expected to return to the lineup.
  • Lundqvist is third in the league for shots faced and shots saved behind Craig Anderson of the Senators and John Gibson of the Ducks.
  • Rangers are ranked 22nd in the league on both the power-play (16.3%) and penalty kill (77.3%).
  • Feel good: Lundqvist went on Good Morning America on Wednesday to surprise three-time cancer survivor and Rangers enthusiast Connor McMahon.

Follow along with @Bluelinestation on twitter for live updates during the game and check back on Saturday morning for a full recap.

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