Pregame Notes: Rangers at Colorado

2009-10 Season Game No. 56 at Pepsi Center
Sunday, 01.31.2010

Tonight’s Game

The Rangers continue their three-game Western Conference road trip tonight when they will face-off against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center (8:00 p.m.), in the second game of a back-to-back set. The Blueshirts currently rank fourth in the Atlantic Division standings, and 12th in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 24-24-7 (55 pts.). The Rangers enter tonight's contest having been defeated by the Phoenix Coyotes, 3-2, last night at Jobing.com Arena. The Avalanche enter the contest with a 30-17-6 (66 pts.) record, and rank sixth in the Western Conference. Following tonight's game, the Rangers will conclude their three-game Western Conference road trip on Tuesday, Feb. 2, vs. the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center (10:30 p.m.), in their third game in four days.

Tune In Tonight!Tonight's game will be televised on MSG. You can also catch the radio broadcast on AM 970 The Apple and on satellite radio at XM 204.

All Time – Rangers vs. Avalanche
Overall: 33-28-7-4
At MSG: 20-10-4-4
At Quebec/Colorado: 13-18-3-2

2008-09 Series Recap
New York went 1-0-0 against Colorado in 2008-09, having defeated the Avalanche, 6-1, on Feb. 28 at MSG. In the contest, the Rangers tallied the game's first five goals, including four in the first period.

2009-10 - Rangers vs. Colorado
Jan. 31 Rangers vs. Avalanche at Colorado

Upcoming Regular-Season Schedule
Jan. 31 Rangers at Colorado, 8 p.m.
Feb. 2 Rangers at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.
Feb. 4 Rangers vs. Washington, 7 p.m.
Feb. 6 Rangers vs. New Jersey, 7 p.m.
Feb. 10 Rangers vs. Nashville, 7 p.m.

Injuries

* None.

* The Rangers have lost 51 manpower games due to injury or illness this season.

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