TWO GOOD -The Rangers have posted an 11-1-0 record when allowing two goals or fewer in a game this season.
HITTING MACHINE -The Rangers were credited with 37 hits in tonight's game, including 16 hits in the first period, as 15 of 18 skaters recorded at least one hit in the contest. The Blueshirts have registered at least 20 hits in 29 of 33 games this season (including each of the last 18 games). New York has also recorded 30 or more hits in each of the last two games, in five of the last 10 games, and in eight different contests in 2018-19.
SMOOTH SAILING ON THE PACIFIC -Since the start of the 2015-16 season, the Rangers have posted a 36-12-6 record in 54 games against Pacific Division opponents. The Rangers have also posted a 22-4-3 record in 29 games against Pacific Division teams at MSG over the span.
DUCK HUNTING -New York won both meetings in the season series against Anaheim in 2018-19.The Rangers have won eight of their last 10 games against the Ducks (8-2-0 record), dating back to Jan. 7, 2015. The Blueshirts have won each of their last five games against Anaheim at MSG, dating back to Mar. 22, 2015. In addition, New York has posted an 8-1-0 record in their last nine home games against the Ducks, dating back to Jan. 20, 2009.
Three Stars on Broadway
Kevin Hayestallied a shorthanded goal with 40 seconds remaining in regulation, which was the game-winning goal, and posted a plus-one rating in 21:43 of ice time. He was selected as the game's First Star in tonight's contest. Hayes extended his point streak to five games, and he has recorded 10 points (four goals, six assists) over the five games.
Vladislav Namestnikovtied a single-game career-high with three points (one goal, two assists), recorded three shots on goal, and posted a plus-three rating. Namestnikov was selected as the game's Second Star. He has recorded a point in three of five games since returning to the Rangers' lineup following an injury (two goals, three assists in the five games). In addition, Namestnikov has recorded 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in his last 20 games.
Alexandar Georgievstopped 14 of 15 shots he faced to earn his fifth win of the season. He was selected as the game's Third Star tonight.
