New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

(7-6-4)                                    (12-4-2)

Preview: Henrik Lundqvist, goalie for the New York Rangers, has been struggling lately with his GAA (goal allowed average) for the season with a 2.51, which accounts for the 10th worst in the league. With Steven Stamkos being the third highest scorer this season with 11, tied with Phil Kessel and Corey Perry, Lundqvist will need to step up. Ben Bishop, Tampa Bay goalie,  is 15th overall for GAA with a 2.34. He also faces a tough task as the Rangers have the 2nd highest goal scorer, Rick Nash, with 12. Although this is not a divisional game, it still matters as they both try to climb to the top of their own division. Rangers are 3rd in the Metropolitan Division with 18 points while the Tampa Bay Lightning are second in the Atlantic Division with 26 points. This game will be a tough one for each squad and may very well come down until the final buzzer sounds.

Point Leaders:

NYR- Rick Nash (19) TB- Steven Stamkos (19)

Goal Leaders:

NYR- Rick Nash (12) TB- Steven Stamkos (11)

Plus/Minus Leaders:

NYR- Matt Zuccarello (5) TB- Anton Stralman(13)