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Report: Bruins to open season against Rangers

Henrik Lundqvist, Brad Marchand

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden, pushes the puck away from Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. The Rangers won 3-0. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Rick Nash and the New York Rangers get to start their season on the road.

The Boston Globe reports the Boston Bruins will play host to the Rangers on January 19 and it won’t be lacking for storylines.

For Boston, it’s Tuukka Time all the time as Tuukka Rask takes over for Tim Thomas as the team’s starting goalie. There’s also the return of Nathan Horton from a concussion last season and Switzerland’s big scorer Tyler Seguin gets a chance to improve on his big season last year.

The Rangers, meanwhile, look to bounce back after their disappointing finish in the Eastern Conference finals with Henrik Lundqvist back in goal. Marian Gaborik is joined by Nash as well as playoff sensation Chris Kreider. That’s not a bad way to start the season.

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