WORKING OVERTIME -Three of the Blueshirts' last four games, and 10 of their 31 games this season, have been decided in either overtime or a shootout.
FIRST IN SCORE -The Rangers tallied the first goal of the game for the 13th time in the last 19 games, the 14th time in the last 21 games, and the 18th time in 31 contests this season.
SHOOTING GALLERY -The Blueshirts recorded 30 shots on goal in tonight's contest, as 15*of 18 skaters recorded at least one shot on goal.
HOT AT THE DOT -The Rangers won 27 of 49 faceoffs in tonight's contest (55.1%). New York has posted a faceoff win percentage of 50.0% or better in three of the last four games and in five of the last eight contests.
HITTING MACHINE -The Rangers were credited with 23 hits in tonight's game, including 14 hits in the firstperiod. The Blueshirts have registered at least 20 hits in 27 of 31 games this season (including each of the last 16 games).
BLOCK PARTY -New York recorded 20*blocked shots in tonight's game. The Rangers have registered 15 or more blocked shots in 20 of 31 games this season.
