The Rangers picked up their first win of the pre-season today over Boston, 5-2.
Here is the game sheet:
- - Ales Kotalik scored the Rangers first goal off a one-timer from Vinny Prospal and Michael Del Zotto.
- -Sean Avery made it 2-0 by going Five-Hole on Tim Thomas.
- -Marc Savard scored to make it 2-1
- -Artem Anisimov scored a fantastic shorthanded goal to make it 3-1
- -Zach Hamill scored but Enver Lisin got it back on a tip-in goal from Prospal and Kotalik.
- - P.A. Parenteau scored the 5th goal for the Rangers
- -Steve Valiquette stopped 12-14 shots, while Chad Johnson stopped all 12 that he faced.
- -Bobby Sanguinetti was a +1 in just over 15 min of ice time.
- -Matt Gilroy was a +2 and played nearly 25 minutes.
- -Michael Del Zotto led the team in powerplay ice team with over four minutes.
The Rangers next game is Monday night at MSG against Detroit.
Adam,
through 4 preseason games I have determined that…
- Chad Johnson > Valley
- Gilroy and DZ need to make this team, and frankly this team needs them
- Semenov is an upgrade over Redden or Rosival
- Sangs is better than either as well
- Anisimov to center the 2nd/3rd line depending on where torts plays Prospal
Do you know if Dubi has been skating or working out at all during these escapades?
You think Torts will slowly work him in or throw him into the mix immediatley?
Lastly, is Gabs a definite for Monday?
Agree on most of it. Chad Johnson looked really good but he should play the year in the minors before assuming the role of Henrik’s back up.
Starting to agree that Del Zotto should make the team but I wouldn’t cry a river if he didn’t. Him or Sangs on as 6th defensemen should help increase the scoring, which could offset the problems that Redden and Rozi cause.
Dubi had been skating for awhile before camp started. Don’t know what hes been doing since the hold-out started.
Torts will probably throw him right back into it.
Nothing is definite with Gabs but I would certainly expect him to play on Monday.
i also think chad johnson could handle the backup duties but theres no rush there….i actually think chad johnsons got number 1 potential if henrik ever went down (pray he doesnt) then i wouldnt feel to uncomfortable wtih johnson in the crease on the regular hes so calm back there and he never seems to let up a rebound