RANGERS RUNDOWN
- The New York Rangers head to Boston for a matinee against the Bruins at TD Garden in the season finale between the two teams. (1:00 PM ET - TV: ABC, ESPN Plus - Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM).
- On the road, New York has points in 11 of their last 13 contests (7-2-4). The Rangers' .683 points percentage on the road ranks fifth in the NHL. The Blueshirts' 41 road points are tied for the fourth most in the league.
- The Blueshirts have earned a point in 12 of their last 16 games (10-4-2) and 30 of their last 39 contests (25-9-5).
- The Rangers have played more regular season games (665) and have earned more regular season wins (264) against the Bruins than against any other opponent in their 96-season history.
- The Blueshirts' 17 comeback wins are the fifth most in the NHL and their eight third-period comeback wins are tied for the third most in the NHL. Their eight third-period comeback wins are tied for the second most in franchise history (11 - 2010-11).
- The Rangers defensemen group has collected 148 points, the third most in the NHL and 118 assists, tied for the fourth most in the NHL.
- New York's 78 third period goals are the fourth most in the NHL.
- When scoring first this year, the Blueshirts are 24-5-4 and 18-3-3 when leading after the second period.
Pregame Notes: Rangers at Bruins - 03.04.23
RANGERS AND BRUINS CONNECTIONS
SHOWTIME!
On Thursday, Patrick Kane made his debut for the Rangers after being acquired by the team on Tuesday evening.
BLUESHIRTS SINCE DECEMBER 5
Since December 5, the Rangers have a 24-8-4 record for 52 points. In that span, their 24 wins and 52 points are the third most in the league.
MIKA MARCH
Mika Zibanejad has thrived in the month of March over his career, totaling 116 points (57G-59A) in 142 games played.
Zibanejad has 17 points in last 13 games (10G-7A) and 10 goals in his last 13 games. Zibanejad has a team-high tying 17 multi-point games, with four in his last nine contests.
With 32 goals this season, it marks his third 30-goal season with the Rangers/in his career (2022-23, 2019-20, 2018-19). Zibanejad is one of 11 players in franchise history to notch the benchmark three or more times.
Zibanejad's eight multi-goal games are tied for the fifth most in the NHL.
Zibanejad has tallied 19 of his goals on the power play, a new career-high for him and tied for the second most in the NHL. With one more power play goal, the Rangers will become the first team since the 1992-93 & 1993-94 Boston Bruins to have a different player score 20+ power-play goals in back-to-back seasons.
ADAM'S APPLES
Adam Fox has six assists in his last eight games. This season, he has 10 goals and 47 assists for 57 points this season. Among NHL defensemen, Fox ranks fifth in assists and tied for fifth in points.
Fox is the sixth defenseman in Rangers history to record consecutive 50-point seasons, joining Brian Leetch (1995-96- 1998-99, 1988-89 - 1991-92 & 2000-01 - 2001-02), James Patrick (1989-90 - 1991-92 & 1986-87 - 1987-88), Reijo Ruotsalainen (1981-82 - 1985-86), Ron Greschner (1978-79 - 1980-81) and Brad Park (1971-72 - 1974-75).
It his third straight season with 40-plus assists as he became the fourth defenseman in Rangers history to achieve the feat, joining Brian Leetch (4x), Brad Park (4x) and James Patrick (3x).
When he records multiple points, the Rangers are 13-0-0.
KREIDING TO MAKE HISTORY
Chris Kreider has 27 goals on the season and six on the power play. He has points in 11 of his last 14 games (8G-6A), including six goals in his last nine games.
Kreider continues to climb the Rangers all-time leader board in goals.
PANARIN'S POINTS
Artemi Panarin is the sixth Ranger to notch 50-plus assists with the club in three or more seasons, joining Brian Leetch (6x), Mark Messier (4x), Rod Gilbert (4x), Wayne Gretzky (3x) and Jean Ratelle (3x). He has 15 points (7G-8A) over his last 10 games and points in 10 of his last 13 contests (7G-12A).
Panarin has 17 multi-point games this season, including five in the month of February.
Since 2019-20, Panarin's 92 multi-point games are the fifth most in the NHL.
BLUESHIRT BULLETS
- Vladimir Tarasenko has four points in his last two games (2G-2A) and points in six of his first 11 games with the Rangers.
- Vincent Trocheck is riding a three-game point streak (2G-3A). His 30 assists this season matches his season total from last year in Carolina. He has points in 10 of his last 12 games (5G-10A) and has 18 points (6G-12A) in his last 16 contests.
- Filip Chytil has points in 10 of his last 16 games (7G-6A) and in his last 24 games, Chytil has 20 points (11G-9A). With one more goal, Chytil can become the seventh Rangers player in the past 20 years to record a 20-goal season at age 23 or younger, joining Pavel Buchnevich (21 in 2018-19), J.T. Miller (22 in 2015-16), Chris Kreider (21 in 2014-15), Derek Stepan (21 in 2010-11), Brandon Dubinsky (20 in 2009-10) and Petr Prucha (30 in 2005-06).
- Kaapo Kakko has 12 points (3G-9A) in his last 17 games.
- Alexis Lafreniere has points in seven of his last 13 games (5G-2A) and 10 of his last 17 games (6G-5A).
- The Rangers own a 62-13-4 record when Mika Zibanejad, Artemi Panarin, and Chris Kreider all three record a point.
- Igor Shesterkin is 27-10-7 on the season and is 17-6-4 in his last 27 starts.
- Jacob Trouba ranks third in the NHL with 152 blocked shots.
- Jaroslav Halak has points (7-2-1) in eight of his last 10 starts.
SPECIAL TEAMS
- The Rangers have scored a power play goal in five of their last eight games and seven of their last 11 games.
- New York's 23.5 power play percentage on the road ranks tied for the fourth most in the league.
