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Pregame Notes: Rangers at Hurricanes - 03.23.23

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RANGERS RUNDOWN

- The New York Rangers visit Carolina to finish off the regular season series against the Hurricanes (7:00 PM ET - TV: MSGSN - Radio: ESPN 1050 AM). After tonight, the Blueshirts will have 10 more games in the regular season.

- New York will play five of its next six games on the road. The Rangers have points in three-straight road games (2-0-1) and 14 of their last 17 contests (9-3-5). In the NHL, the Blueshirts' .676 road point percentage ranks sixth, 3.32 GF/GP ranks eighth, and 2.59 GA/GP is third in the league.

- New York has points in seven of their last eight games (6-1-1) and wins in four of their last five.

- The Rangers' forward line of Jimmy Vesey, Tyler Motte and Barclay Goodrow have scored four goals in 12 games together. In their last five games, the trio have combined to record seven points (Motte - 3, Vesey - 2, Goodrow - 2).

- Since December 5, New York is 30-10-5 for 65 points. In the NHL in that span, the Rangers rank third in points, wins, points percentage (.722), and power play percentage (24.8), while also ranking fourth in goals per game (3.58).

- The Blueshirts have scored 15 goals over their last three games and four or more goals in four of their last five contests. New York has scored six goals in a game 13 times this season and five or more goals in a game 21 times this season. Both rank third in the NHL. When scoring four or more goals, New York is 28-0-0 and one of two teams in the NHL (VGK) to have a perfect such record.

- The Blueshirts have won eight of their last 12 regular season games against the Hurricanes and have wins in nine out of their last 14 games against them.

- It is the first time since Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky in 1996-97 that two Rangers players (Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad) have had 77-plus points within the team's first 70 games of a season.

- With Vincent Trocheck's next goal, he would join Kreider, Zibanejad, Chytil and Panarin to hit the 20-goal mark this season. The last season to feature five different 20-goal scorers for the Ranger was 2015-16 (Derick Brassard, Mats Zuccarello, J.T. Miller, Derek Stepan and Chris Kreider).

- The Rangers defensemen group has compiled 174 points, the third most in the NHL.

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Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Hurricanes - 03.21.23

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RANGERS RUNDOWN

- The New York Rangers finish a season-long, five-game homestand with the first of two meetings this week against the Carolina Hurricanes (7:00 PM ET - TV: MSG Network - Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM).

- With a win tonight, the Rangers will sweep a homestand of five-plus games for the second time in franchise history and first time since 1939-40 (5-0-0 from Dec. 19-31, 1939).

- New York has now scored 15 unanswered goals dating to March 16 - tied for the second most in franchise history and the most in the NHL this season.

- New York has points in seven-straight games (6-0-1) and wins in four-straight. It is their fourth separate point streak of seven plus games this year.

- At home, the Blueshirts have won 10 of their last 12 games and are 13-4-0 in their last 17 home games.

- Since December 5, New York is 30-9-5 for 65 points. In the NHL in that span, the Rangers rank tied for second in points, third in wins, points percentage (.739), and power play percentage (25.4), while also ranking fourth in goals per game (3.61).

- The Blueshirts have scored 13 goals over their last two games and four or more goals in four-straight contests. New York has scored six goals in a game 13 times this season and five or more goals in a game 21 times this season. Both rank third in the NHL. When scoring four or more goals, New York is 28-0-0 and one of two teams in the NHL (VGK) to have a perfect such record.

- The Blueshirts have won eight of their last 11 regular season games against the Hurricanes and have wins in nine out \of their last 13 games against them. At home, New York is 18-3-0 in its last 21 contests against Carolina.

- It is the first time since Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky in 1996-97 that two Rangers players (Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad) have had 77-plus points within the team's first 70 games of a season.

- With Vincent Trocheck's next goal, he would join Kreider, Zibanejad, Chytil and Panarin to hit the 20-goal mark this season. The last season to feature five different 20-goal scorers for the Ranger was 2015-16 (Derick Brassard, Mats Zuccarello, J.T. Miller, Derek Stepan and Chris Kreider).

- When scoring first this year, the Blueshirts are 28-5-4 and 22-3-3 when leading after the second period. When tied after two periods, the Rangers have 13 wins, the most in the NHL.

- The Rangers defensemen group has compiled 172 points, the third most in the NHL.

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Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Predators - 03.19.23

by New York Rangers @NYRangers

RANGERS RUNDOWN

- The New York Rangers play the fourth game of a five-game homestand when the Nashville Predators visit MSG for the only time this season (7:00 PM ET - TV: MSG Network - Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM). The Rangers finish a back-to-back set and are 6-5-2 in the second half of back to backs this season.

- New York has points in six-straight games (5-0-1) and wins in three-straight. It is their fourth separate point streak of six plus games this year, tied for the second most in a season in franchise history (1970-71 - 5, 1991-92 - 4). At home, the Blueshirts have won nine of their last 11 games and are 12-4-0 in their last 16 home games. - Against Western Conference teams, the Blueshirts are 20-6-4 and 9-4-1 against Central Division teams.

- Since December 5, New York is 29-9-5 for 61 points. In the NHL in that span, the Rangers rank third in wins, points, points percentage (.733), power play percentage (25.4), and tied for fifth in goals per game (3.53).

- The Blueshirts have scored six goals in a game 12 times this season and five or more goals in a game 20 times this season. Both rank tied for third in the NHL. When scoring four or more goals, New York is 27-0-0 and one of two teams in the NHL (VGK) to have a perfect such record.

- The Blueshirts' 19 comeback wins are tied for the fourth most in the NHL and their eight third-period comeback wins are tied for the sixth most in the NHL. Their eight third-period comeback wins are tied for the second most in franchise history (11 - 2010-11).

- Filip Chytil and Vincent Trocheck are both within one of reaching the 20-goal mark this season and joining Kreider, Zibanejad and Panarin. The last season to feature five different 20-goal scorers for the Ranger was 2015-16 (Derick Brassard, Mats Zuccarello, J.T. Miller, Derek Stepan and Chris Kreider).

- Patrick Kane has played Nashville (78 GP) more than any team in his career. He has posted 25 goals and 43 assists for 68 points against the Predators.

- When scoring first this year, the Blueshirts are 27-5-4 and 21-3-3 when leading after the second period. When tied after two periods, the Rangers have 13 wins, the most in the NHL.

- The Rangers defensemen group has compiled 165 points, tied for the fifth most in the NHL.

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Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Penguins - 03.18.23

by New York Rangers @NYRangers

RANGERS RUNDOWN

- The New York Rangers finish off their regular season series with the Penguins when Pittsburgh plays at MSG for the second time in three days (8:00 PM ET - TV: ABC, ESPN Plus - Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM). The Rangers begin a back-to-back, where they are 8-3-2 in the first game of back-to-back sets this year.

- New York has points in five-straight games (4-0-1). At home, the Blueshirts have won eight of their last 10 games and are 11-4-0 in their last 15 home games. Against Pittsburgh at home, New York has points in seven of its last eight contests (6-1- 1).

- Since December 5, New York is 28-9-5 for 61 points. In the NHL in that span, the Rangers rank third in wins, points, points percentage (.726), power play percentage (25.4), and sixth in goals per game (3.48).

- The Rangers have scored five or more goals on 19 occasions this season, tied for the fourth most in the NHL. When scoring four or more goals, New York is 26-0-0 and one of two teams in the NHL (VGK) to have a perfect such record.

- The Blueshirts' 19 comeback wins are tied for the third most in the NHL and their eight third-period comeback wins are tied for the fourth most in the NH. Their eight third-period comeback wins are tied for the second most in franchise history (11 - 2010-11).

- Filip Chytil and Vincent Trocheck are both within one of reaching the 20-goal mark this season and joining Kreider, Zibanejad and Panarin. The last season to feature five different 20-goal scorers for the Ranger was 2015-16 (Derick Brassard, Mats Zuccarello, J.T. Miller, Derek Stepan and Chris Kreider).

- When scoring first this year, the Blueshirts are 26-5-4 and 20-3-3 when leading after the second period. When tied after two periods, the Rangers have 13 wins, the most in the NHL.

- The Rangers defensemen group has compiled 160 points, tied for the sixth most in the NHL.

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Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Penguins - 03.16.23

by New York Rangers @NYRangers

RANGERS RUNDOWN

- The New York Rangers play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first of two games against them this week as they continue a season-long five-game homestand (7:00 PM ET - TV: MSG Network - Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM).

- New York has points in four-straight games (3-0-1). At home, the Blueshirts have won seven of their last nine games and are 10-4-0 in their last 14 home games. Against Pittsburgh at home, New York has points in six of its last seven contests (5-1-1).

- Since December 5, New York is 27-9-5 for 59 points. In the NHL in that span, the Rangers rank third in wins, points, and third in points percentage (.720).

- The Rangers have scored five or more goals on 19 occasions this season, tied for the fourth most in the NHL. When scoring four or more goals, New York is 25-0-0 and one of two teams in the NHL (VGK) to have a perfect such record.

- The Rangers defensemen group has compiled 159 points, the fifth most in the NHL.

- The Blueshirts' 19 comeback wins are tied for the third most in the NHL and their eight third-period comeback wins are tied for the fourth most in the NH. Their eight third-period comeback wins are tied for the second most in franchise history (11 - 2010-11).

- Filip Chytil and Vincent Trocheck are both within one of reaching the 20-goal mark this season and joining Kreider, Zibanejad and Panarin. The last season to feature five different 20-goal scorers for the Ranger was 2015-16 (Derick Brassard, Mats Zuccarello, J.T. Miller, Derek Stepan and Chris Kreider).

- When scoring first this year, the Blueshirts are 25-5-4 and 19-3-3 when leading after the second period. When tied after two periods, the Rangers have 13 wins, the most in the NHL.

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Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Capitals - 03.14.23

by New York Rangers @NYRangers

RANGERS RUNDOWN

- The New York Rangers begin a season-long five-game homestand when the Washington Capitals come to MSG on Tuesday night (7:00 PM ET - TV: ESPN - Radio: ESPN 1050 AM).

- At home, the Blueshirts have won six of their last eight games and are 9-4-0 in their last 13 home games.

- Since December 5, New York is 26-9-5 for 57 points. In the NHL in that span, the Rangers rank third in wins, points, and third in points percentage (.713).

- The Blueshirts' 19 comeback wins are tied for the third most in the NHL and their eight third-period comeback wins are tied for the fourth most in the NH. Their eight third-period comeback wins are tied for the second most in franchise history (11 - 2010-11).

- Filip Chytil and Vincent Trocheck are both within one of reaching the 20-goal mark this season and joining Kreider, Zibanejad and Panarin. The last season to feature five different 20-goal scorers for the Ranger was 2015-16 (Derick Brassard, Mats Zuccarello, J.T. Miller, Derek Stepan and Chris Kreider).

- When scoring first this year, the Blueshirts are 24-5-4 and 18-3-3 when leading after the second period. When tied after two periods, the Rangers have 13 wins, the most in the NHL.

- New York's 80 third period goals are tied for the seventh most in the NHL. Mika Zibanejad leads all Rangers with 14 third period goals.

- The Rangers defensemen group has collected 156 points, the sixth most in the NHL.

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Pregame Notes: Rangers at Penguins - 03.12.23

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RANGERS RUNDOWN

- The New York Rangers complete their three-game road trip when they head to Pittsburgh to face the Penguins for the first of three meetings in the next week (4:00 PM ET - TV: TNT - Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM). New York has won three of its last four contests against the Penguins.

- On the road, New York has points in 13 of their last 16 contests (9-3-4). The Rangers' .682 points percentage on the road ranks tied for fifth in the NHL and their 45 road points are tied for the fourth most in the league.

- Since December 5, New York is 26-9-4 for 56 points. In the NHL in that span, the Rangers rank third in wins, points, and third in points percentage (.718).

- The Blueshirts' 19 comeback wins are tied for the third most in the NHL and their eight third-period comeback wins are tied for the fourth most in the NH. Their eight third-period comeback wins are tied for the second most in franchise history (11 - 2010-11).

- When scoring first this year, the Blueshirts are 24-5-4 and 18-3-3 when leading after the second period. When tied after two periods, the Rangers have 13 wins, the most in the NHL.

- New York's 79 third period goals are tied for the sixth most in the NHL. Mika Zibanejad leads all Rangers with 14 third period goals.

- The Rangers defensemen group has collected 156 points, the fifth most in the NHL.

- New York has seen 19 games go past regulation this season, tied for the most in the NHL.

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Pregame Notes: Rangers at Sabres - 03.11.23

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RANGERS RUNDOWN

- The New York Rangers play the first game of a back-to-back on their three-game road swing when they visit the Buffalo Sabres (5:00 PM ET - TV: MSGSN - Radio: ESPN 1050 AM).

- Buffalo is the only team the Blueshirts have yet to play this season. New York is currently riding a 10-game point streak against the Sabres (9-0-1) and are 12-2-1 in its last 15 contests against them.

- On the road, New York has points in 12 of their last 15 contests (8-3-4). The Rangers' .672 points percentage on the road ranks sixth in the NHL and their 43 road points are tied for the fifth most in the league.

- Since December 5, New York is 25-9-4 for 54 points. In the NHL in that span, the Rangers rank tied for third in wins and points, and third in points percentage (.711).

- The Blueshirts' 18 comeback wins and eight third-period comeback wins are tied for the fourth most in the NH. Their eight third-period comeback wins are tied for the second most in franchise history (11 - 2010-11).

- When scoring first this year, the Blueshirts are 24-5-4 and 18-3-3 when leading after the second period. When tied after two periods, the Rangers have 12 wins, tied for the most in the NHL with Tampa Bay.

- New York's 79 third period goals are tied for the sixth most in the NHL. Mika Zibanejad leads all Rangers with 14 third period goals.

- The Rangers defensemen group has collected 153 points, tied for the fifth most in the NHL.

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Pregame Notes: Rangers at Canadiens - 03.09.23

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RANGERS RUNDOWN

- The New York Rangers visit the Montreal Canadiens to begin a three-game road trip on Thursday night (7:00 PM ET - TV: MSG Network - Radio: ESPN 1050 AM).

- On the road, New York has points in 11 of their last 14 contests (7-3-4). The Rangers' .661 points percentage on the road ranks sixth in the NHL. The Blueshirts' 41 road points are tied for the fifth most in the league.

- Since December 5, New York is 29-9-4 for 52 points. In the NHL in that span, the Rangers rank tied for third in wins and points, and third in points percentage (.703).

- The Rangers have wins in five of their last eight games against Montreal and four-straight on the road against the Canadiens.

- New York's 79 third period goals are tied for the fourth most in the NHL. Mika Zibanejad leads all Rangers with 14 third period goals.

- The Blueshirts' 17 comeback wins are tied for 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 150 points, the sixth 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. When tied after two periods, the Rangers have the second most wins (11) in the NHL.

- New York has allowed the seventh fewest shots on goal per game in the NHL (29.1).

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Pregame Notes: Rangers at Bruins - 03.04.23

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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.

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