Brendan Lemieuxtied a single-game career-high with two points (one goal, one assist), was assessed a fighting major, recorded four hits, registered two shots on goal, and posted a plus-one rating. He was selected as the game's Second Star. Lemieux registered a "Gordie Howe Hat Trick" in tonight's game (one goal, one assist, and a fighting major in the same game), and he became the first Ranger to record a "Gordie Howe Hat Trick" since Chris Kreider on Jan. 17, 2017 vs. Dallas. Lemieux also posted a multi-point game for the fourth time in his NHL career and for the second time in the last three games (he tallied two assists on Mar. 7 at Detroit). He has tallied four points (one goal, three assists) in the last three games and five points (two goals, three assists) in seven games since he was acquired by the Rangers. Entering tonight's game, he led all NHL rookies (min. 20 games played) in goals per 60 minutes of ice time (1.50) and ranked seventh among NHL rookies (min. 20 games played) in points per 60 minutes of ice time (2.10) this season.
Alexandar Georgievmade 30 saves in tonight's contest, and he stopped 28 of 29 shots he faced at 5-on-5 play in the game. He ranks second among NHL rookie goaltenders in appearances in 2018-19 (26). In addition, Georgiev has made 30 or more saves in 13 of 26 appearances this season.
Brett Howdenregistered a goal in the third period to tie the game, was credited with three hits, and posted a plus-one rating in 14:22 of ice time. He has tallied a point in two of the last three contests (one goal, one assist over the span). In addition, Howden has recorded 11 of his 17 points this season on the road.
Kevin Shattenkirktallied an assist, was credited with four hits, registered two shots on goal, and posted a plus-one rating. He has recorded an assist/point in six of his last eight games (six assists), and he has also registered 10 assists/points in his last 13 games. Shattenkirk leads Rangers defensemen in assists (22) and ranks second among Rangers defensemen in points (24) this season.
Neal Pionkled the Rangers with five shots on goal and was credited with five hits while skating in a team-high 23:09 of ice time. He has led the Blueshirts in ice time in five of the last nine games.
Connor Brickleyled all skaters with six hits in tonight's contest. He has registered 27 hits in nine games with the Rangers this season.
Pavel Buchnevichwas credited with five hits, recorded two shots on goal, and posted a plus-one rating. Buchnevich's five hits were the most he has recorded in one game in his NHL career.
Marc Staalled the Rangers with three blocked shots in 23:03 of ice time.
