In a feature here at Blue Line Station, we will be providing thoughts and analysis following every Rangers game. Make sure to stop by after games to see what you might have missed!
Game Action:
- The New York Rangers began the game with a different starting lineup than most nights. Antti Raanta started for a sick Henrik Lundqvist (flu) and Dan Girardi was not saddled alongside Ryan McDonagh for the first game in months.
Tonight's #NYR starters:
LW: @19Vesey
C: @KevinPHayes12
RW: @grabs40
D: @RMcDonagh27
D: Klein
G: @ARaanta31— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) December 30, 2016
- The game began quickly for both teams, with the Coyotes giving the Rangers a power play 26 seconds into the game.