NEW YORK RANGERS (2-2-0) VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS (3-0-1)
Verizon Center, Washington, DC, 7:00 PM. TV: MSG, NHLN-US, RADIO: WEPN 1050 AM
The New York Rangers (2-2) have scored 15 goals in its first four games, led by Chris Kreider's three goals and four assists. Mika Zibanejad follows with two goals and three assists. Henrik Lundqvist gets the nod in net against Washington's Braden Holtby.
Rangers Leaders vs Capitals:
Henrik Lundqvist is 19-9-4, with a 2.65 goals against versus the Capitals, while Rick Nash has 10 goals and 12 assists in 22 games.
Washington won the season series 3-2 against the Rangers last season, including an overtime win.
NYR TEAM LEADERS:
GOALS: CHRIS KREIDER 3
ASSISTS: CHRIS KREIDER 4
POINTS: CHRIS KREIDER 7
NYR TEAM STATS/PER GAME AVERAGE
GOALS FOR: 3.8 (Rank #5)
GOALS AGAINST: 3.0 (Rank #15)
SHOTS: 34.0
SHOTS ALLOWED: 23.8
POWER PLAY GOALS: 2
SHORT HANDED GOALS: 0
POWER PLAY GOALS AGAINST: 3
POWER PLAY RANK: 14.3% (Rank #19)
PENALTY KILL: 81.3%
PIM: 34
SAVE%: 88.9%
NYR Alumni Birthdays October 22:
Terry Kleisinger G (1985-1986) Stephane Quintal D (1999-2000)
Today in NYR History October 22:
1966: Rod Gilbert tallies the first hat trick of his NHL career in a 4-4 tie with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
1967: The Rangers play the Pittsburgh Penguins for the first time, and win, 6-4, at MSG.
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