RANGERS RUNDOWN
- The New York Rangers return home to Madison Square Garden to host the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night (7:00 PM ET - TV: MSG Network - Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM).
- On Sunday afternoon, the Rangers acquired Tyler Motte from the Ottawa Senators. Motte returns for his second stint with the Rangers after playing nine regular season and 15 playoff games with the club during the 2021-22 campaign.
- The Blueshirts have won seven of their last eight games and have earned a point in 10-straight games (8-0-2).
- At home, New York has won five-straight games and eight of their last 10 contests at MSG.
- The Rangers have now earned points in 11 of their last 12 games (9-1-2) and 18 of their last 20 games (14-2-4). Dating back to November 30, Rangers have points in 28 of their 33 contests (23-5-5).
- The Blueshirts have scored four or more goals in seven of their last eight games. - Against the West, New York is 19-5-4 and is 9-3-1 against Central Division teams.
- The Rangers defensemen group has collected 141 points, the second-most in the NHL and 112 assists, also the second most. 27.5 percent of all Rangers points this season have been contributed to a defenseman.
- New York's 73 third period goals rank second in the NHL and their plus-22 third period goal differential ranks third.
- The Rangers' plus-38 goal differential ranks tied for fifth in the NHL while their 3.36 goals per game are tied for ninth.
- The Blueshirts' 16 comeback wins are tied for the second most in the NHL and their seven third-period comeback wins are tied for the fourth most.
Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Jets - 02.20.23
RANGERS AND JETS CONNECTIONS
10-GAME POINT STREAK
The Rangers are currently riding the longest active point streak in the NHL at 10 games. Their last point streak of 10+ games was a 13-game run in 2015-16 (11-0-2 from Oct. 18 - Nov. 15).
This is the 17th different point streak of 10+ games in franchise history and fourth since the turn of the century.
The Rangers' last regulation loss came on January 19 against Boston.
BLUESHIRTS SINCE DECEMBER 5
Since December 5, the Rangers have a 22-4-4 record for 48 points. In that span, their 22 wins are tied for the second most in the league while their 48 points are third most in the league.
PANARIN'S POINTS
Artemi Panarin has 11 points (6G-5A) over his last four games and points in seven-straight contests (6G-9A).
Since 2015-16, Panarin's 68 three-plus point games are the third most in the NHL behind Connor McDavid (97) and Leon Draisaitl (71).
Panarin has recorded his fourth 40-assist season with New York, becoming the ninth player with as many such campaigns for the Rangers, joining Brian Leetch (10x), Andy Bathgate (9x), Rod Gilbert (9x), Jean Ratelle (7x), Mark Messier (6x), James Patrick (5x), Walt Tkaczuk (5x) and Brad Park (4x).
MIKA'S MISSION
Mika Zibanejad has goals in six of his last seven games (8G) and 30 on the 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 has tallied 17 of his goals on the power play, a new career-high for him and the second most in the NHL.
ADAM'S APPLES
Adam Fox has assists in four of his last seven games. He has 10 goals and 43 assists for 53 points this season and is one of only three NHL players, and the only NHL defensemen, with 53+ points and a +25 rating or better this season. Others: Pastrnak, Robertson.
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 12-0-0.
KREIDING TO MAKE HISTORY
Chris Kreider has points in seven of his last eight (5G-4A) games and has five goals in his last eight games.
Kreider continues to climb the Rangers all-time leader board in goals.
BLUESHIRT BULLETS
- Filip Chytil has points in eight of his last 10 games (7G-4A) and in his last 18 games, Chytil has 18 points (11G-7A).
- Vincent Trocheck has points in four of his last six games (1G-6A) and nine points (2G-7A) in his last eight games. He has three multi-point games in his last five contests.
- Newly-acquired forward Vladimir Tarasenko has points (2G-1A) in three of his first five games with the team.
- Kaapo Kakko has 11 points (2G-9A) in his last 12 games.
- Alexis Lafreniere has points in six of his last seven games (4G-2A) and 10 of his last 11 games (5G-5A).
- The Rangers own a 60-12-4 record when Mika Zibanejad, Artemi Panarin, and Chris Kreider all three record a point.
- Igor Shesterkin is 25-8-7 on the season, his 25 wins are tied for the third most in the NHL. Shesterkin is 15-4-4 in his last 23 starts. On the road, he holds a 11-1-4 record.
- Jaroslav Halak has points (7-0-1) in eight-straight games and in nine of his last 10 appearances in net.
SPECIAL TEAMS
- The Rangers have scored a power play goal in five of their last seven games.
