DiPietro to start in net tonight
Rick DiPietro makes a glove save against the Carolina Hurricanes. (Jan. 26, 2011) Credit: Jim McIsaac
As predicted, Rick DiPietro will be tonight's starting goalie against the Florida Panthers at BankAtlantic Center.
Tonight's contest, the fourth of a five-game road trip for the Islanders, will be his first game back since suffering facial fractures in a fight with Penguins goaltender Brent Johnson February 2.
DiPietro is 7-10-4 this season, with a .890 save percentage and 3.36 goals against average.
The Florida Panthers will try to string together their second straight win to complete their seven-game homestand tonight.
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