Rangers roar back vs. 'Canes, but fall on late goal

2010-11 Game No. 9; Home Game No. 5		Rangers' Record: 4-4-1
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GAME RECAP By Jim Cerny, newyorkrangers.com The Rangers might be without their leading scorer from a year ago, but that doesn’t mean the team is lacking for a potent No. 1 line in Marian Gaborik’s absence. With Artem Anisimov centering wingers Ryan Callahan and Brandon Dubinsky, and the threesome delivering on a consistent basis ever since opening night in Buffalo, the Rangers have had a go-to line that they can rely on game-in and game-out even with Gaborik sidelined by a separated shoulder. The latest opportunity for Anisimov’s line to come through was during the Blueshirts’ 4-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. Callahan scored a goal and added an assist, the fifth consecutive game that he has recorded at least one point. Dubinsky scored his team-leading fifth goal of the season. And Anisimov notched an assist to give him seven points in nine games this season. “They continue to be our best and most consistent line night after night,” Rangers head coach John Tortorella said. “I liked a lot of what I saw from our team (Friday) night. There are things we have to fix, but there are a lot of good things there.” Not only did that line put up points on Friday night, but they created numerous scoring chances through their contagious hard work. And the goals they were a part of were extremely important and well-timed. With the Rangers trailing 2-0 early in the second period, Callahan positioned himself in front of ‘Canes goalie Cam Ward during a Blueshirts power play. Callahan partially screened Ward on ... • READ THE FULL STORY | PHOTO GALLERY

PHOTO OF THE GAME STAT OF THE GAME Blueshirts alternate captain Ryan Callahan extended his scoring streak to five games (three goals, five assists over the span). With two points in the game, Callahan was able to extend a goal-scoring streak to three games, and he also now has recorded three consecutive multi-point performances. Both such streaks are career-highs. THREE STARS (selected by newyorkangers.com) 1. R. Callahan 2. H. Lundqvist 3. B. Dubinsky

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THE BIGGER PICTURE There are games where having Marian Gaborik healthy would have meant a victory, and this was one of them. At the same time, Gaborik's injury gives Callahan a chance to step up with more playing time, and in the long run that is sure to pay huge dividends.

RANGERS LEADERS Time on Ice -- Del Zotto (23:54) Shots on Goal-- Callahan (7) Hits -- Callahan, Eminger (5) Blocked Shots -- Girardi (6) Takeaways -- Girardi, Callahan (2) Faceoffs Taken -- Boyle (15)

NEW YORK RANGERS LINEUP VS. CAROLINA
FORWARD LINES
Left Wing	Center	Right Wing
Brandon Dubinsky	Artem Anisimov	Ryan Callahan
Sean Avery	Brian Boyle	Ruslan Fedotenko
Alex Frolov	Derek Stepan	Brandon Prust
Erik Christensen	Todd White	Evgeny Grachev

DEFENSE PAIRINGS
Left Defense	Right Defense
Marc Staal	Michal Rozsival
Michael Del Zotto	Dan Girardi
Matt Gilroy	Steve Eminger
Goaltenders: Henrik Lundqvist, Martin Biron Starting Lineup: Lundqvist, Staal, Rozsival, Dubinsky, Anisimov, Callahan.

POWER PLAY UNITS
FORWARD LINES
Left Wing	Center	Right Wing
Brandon Dubinsky	Artem Anisimov	Ryan Callahan
Alex Frolov	Derek Stepan	Erik Christensen

POINT MEN
Left Point	Right Point
Michal Rozsival	Michael Del Zotto
Matt Gilroy	Marc Staal

PENALTY KILLING UNITS
FORWARD UNITS
Forward	Forward
Ryan Callahan	Brandon Dubinsky
Alex Frolov	Artem Anisimov
Ruslan Fedotenko	Boyle/White

DEFENSE PAIRINGS
Left Defense	Right Defense
Marc Staal	Dan Girardi
Michael Del Zotto	Michal Rozsival