Today in NYR History November 30:
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
NYR TODAY Wednesday 11/30: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History
NYR Alumni Birthdays November 30:
Dave Barr RW (1983-1984) Curt Giles D (1986-1987) Sean Pronger C (1998-1999) Ronnie Lowe LW (1947-1948)
Today in NYR History November 30:
1926: In the first ever meeting between the Rangers and the Chicago Blackhawks, the Rangers skate away with a 4-3 victory at MSG.
2015: Henrik Lundqvist wins his 352nd game, passing Terry Sawchuk for the third-most wins a goaltender has earned with one franchise in NHL history.
Today in NYR History November 30:
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
NEW YORK RANGERS POST GAME REPORT
Nash Leads Rangers Past Canes 3-2
In what looked to be "another one of those games" for the Rangers Rick Nash pulled a rabbit out of his hat and scored the game tying goal early in the 3rd period on an end to end rush backhand shot.
Trailing at the end of the first period 2-0 on gaols by former Ranger Viktor Stalberg, it looked as though the Rangers hopes of breaking it's 3 game losing streak and 4 home game skid were in trouble. But Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist shut the door and didn't allow any more pucks to pass. Along with Nash's Game tying goal Nick Holden picked up his 3rd of the season to start the Rangers scoring in the second period.
Following Nash, Jimmy Vesey picked up a power play goal and his 8th of the season to put away Carolina for good and seal the win 3-2 ending November on a high note.
The Rangers return to action on Thursday visiting the Buffalo Sabres 7:00 PM.
FINAL GAME STATS
NEW YORK RANGERS 3 CAROLINA HURRICANES 2 FINAL REGULATION
SOG: NYR 21 CAR 28
POWER PLAY: NYR 1/3 CAR 0/2
GOALTENDERS:
Carolina - C. Ward (18 SV)
New York - H. Lundqvist (26 SV)
SCORING SUMMARY
1ST PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
05:22 Carolina Viktor Stalberg (5) ASST: Matt Tennyson (2), Joakim Nordstrom (3) 1-0
12:55 Carolina Viktor Stalberg (6) ASST: Jay McClement (1) 2-0
2ND PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
09:13 New York Nick Holden (3) 2-1
3RD PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
00:24 New York Rick Nash (10) 2-2
14:48 New York PPG - Jimmy Vesey (8) ASST: Rick Nash (6), Brady Skjei (12) 2-3
PENALTY SUMMARY
1ST PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
10:06 New York Derek Stepan - Hooking - 2 minutes
2ND PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
01:25 New York Marc Staal - High-sticking - 2 minutes
3RD PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
08:15 Carolina Jay McClement - High-sticking - 2 minutes
11:32 Carolina Noah Hanifin - Roughing - 2 minutes
11:32 New York Oscar Lindberg - Roughing - 2 minutes
13:13 Carolina Ron Hainsey - Unsportsmanlike Conduct - 2 minutes
13:13 Carolina Ron Hainsey - Hooking - 2 minutes
3 STARS OF THE GAME:
BROADWAY HAT:
NYR TODAY Tues. 11/29: Game Day Preview, Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History
NEW YORK RANGERS GAME DAY PREVIEW
NEW YORK RANGERS (15-7-1) CAROLINA HURRICANES (9-8-4)
Madison Square Garden, NYC 7:00 PM TV: MSG, RADIO: WEPN 98.7 FM NY
Tonight the Rangers try to right the ship and end a four game home skid along with ending their three game losing streak against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at MSG.
The Rangers may be without J.T. Miller who has a stiches in his knee from a Mats Zuccarello slapshot in the loss to Ottawa on Sunday. Vigneault said he is 50/50 to start but Oscar Lindbeg will go if Miller can't.
Henrik Lundqvist returns to man the net after a night off after a 40 save performance against Philadelphia. He is 10-6-1 with a .915 SV% and a 2.43 GAA with one shutout this season.
NYR TEAM LEADERS:
GOALS: MICHAEL GRABNER 12
ASSISTS: RYAN McDONAGH 13
POINTS: J.T. MILLER, KEVIN HAYES 19
FACE OFF%: MATS ZUCCARELLO 75.0%
+/-: MICHAEL GRABNER +20
GWG: DAN GIRARDI 3
PPG: RICK NASH, BRANDON PIRRI 3
GOALIE STATS:
HENRIK LUNDQVIST 10-6-1 GAA: 2.43 SV%: .915
ANTTI RAANTA 5-1-0 GAA: 2.20 SV%: .931
NYR TEAM STATS
2nd Overall NHL
1st Metropolitan Division
POINTS: 31 (Rank #2)
WIN%: 0.674 (Rank #2)
GOALS FOR: 85 (Rank #1)
GOALS AGAINST: 56 (Rank #14)
POWER PLAY GOALS: 14 (Rank #10)
SHORT HANDED GOALS: 3 (Rank #2)
POWER PLAY GOALS AGAINST: 8 (Rank #4)
POWER PLAY RANK: 20.29 (Rank #10)
PENALTY KILL: 85.00 (Rank #9)
SHUTOUTS: 1
EMPTY NET GOALS: 5
SHOOTOUTS: 0/1
NYR Alumni Birthdays November 29:
Bill Baker D (1982-1983) Ian Cusheman D !959-1960) Alex Kaleta LW (1948-1951)
Today in NYR History November 29:
1998: The Rangers play the Nashville Predators for the first time, and defeat them, 5-1, at MSG behind Wayne Gretzky’s goal and two assists.
Monday, November 28, 2016
NYR TODAY Mon. 11/28: Alumni Birthdays, Rangers Prospects Update
NYR Alumni Birthdayx November 28:
Michael Kostka D (2014-2015) Jim Neilson D (1962-1974) Art Strobel LW (1943-1944)
Rangers Prospect Update:
Defenseman Sergey Zborovskiy scored and was a plus-3 in Regina's 3-0 victory over Kamloops Friday. The 2015 third-rounder is riding a three-game point streak, including goals in back-to-back games. He has three goals and 13 assists for 16 points through 19 games, and is a plus-29 on the season, which is tied for the most in the WHL.
Winger Ryan Gropp scored a goal in Seattle's 5-2 win over Tri-Ctiy. The 2015 second-round pick has four goals and nine assists for 13 points in 17 games this season for the Thunderbirds.
Lastly, right winger Ty Ronning scored the only goal for Vancouver in a 10-1 loss to Spokane. Ronning, the Rangers' 2016 seventh-round pick, has eight goals and 11 assists for 19 points through 23 games with the Giants.
Forward Tim Gettinger picked up an assist for Sault Ste. Marie in its 5-3 win over Mississauga in the Ontario Hockey League Friday night. The 2016 fifth-round pick has been red hot as of late, posting eight points in his last five games. He has 10 goals and seven assists for 17 points in 23 games this year for the Greyhounds.
Over in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, forward Gabriel Fontaine registered an assist in Rouyn-Noranda's 5-4 loss to Victoriaville. The 2016 sixth-round pick has a three-game point streak, during which he's posted a goal and five assists. He has eight goals and 13 assists for 21 points in 18 games this year for the Huskies.
Rangers Prospect Update:
Defenseman Sergey Zborovskiy scored and was a plus-3 in Regina's 3-0 victory over Kamloops Friday. The 2015 third-rounder is riding a three-game point streak, including goals in back-to-back games. He has three goals and 13 assists for 16 points through 19 games, and is a plus-29 on the season, which is tied for the most in the WHL.
Winger Ryan Gropp scored a goal in Seattle's 5-2 win over Tri-Ctiy. The 2015 second-round pick has four goals and nine assists for 13 points in 17 games this season for the Thunderbirds.
Lastly, right winger Ty Ronning scored the only goal for Vancouver in a 10-1 loss to Spokane. Ronning, the Rangers' 2016 seventh-round pick, has eight goals and 11 assists for 19 points through 23 games with the Giants.
Forward Tim Gettinger picked up an assist for Sault Ste. Marie in its 5-3 win over Mississauga in the Ontario Hockey League Friday night. The 2016 fifth-round pick has been red hot as of late, posting eight points in his last five games. He has 10 goals and seven assists for 17 points in 23 games this year for the Greyhounds.
Over in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, forward Gabriel Fontaine registered an assist in Rouyn-Noranda's 5-4 loss to Victoriaville. The 2016 sixth-round pick has a three-game point streak, during which he's posted a goal and five assists. He has eight goals and 13 assists for 21 points in 18 games this year for the Huskies.
Rangers vs. Senators 11.27.16: Postgame Notes
Team Notes
TWO GOOD - The Rangers have allowed two goals or fewer in regulation/overtime in 15 of their last 20 games, dating back to Oct. 19 vs. Detroit.
SHOOTING GALLERY - The Rangers registered 33 shots on goal in tonight's contest. New York has recorded at least 30 shots on goal in three of the last five games and in 10 of 23 contests in 2016-17.
HOT AT THE DOT - New York won 30 of 55 faceoffs in tonight's contest (54.5%).
FULL HOUSE - Tonight's game was the Rangers' 198th consecutive regular season sellout and the Blueshirts' 239th consecutive sellout (regular season and playoffs combined). The Rangers' sellout streak dates back to Nov. 3, 2011.
• Antti Raanta stopped 18 of 20 shots he faced in the contest. Raanta has posted a 4-1-0 record, along with a 1.71 GAA and a .945 SV% in his last six starts. In addition, he has posted a 2.05 GAA and a .934 SV% over his seven starts in 2016-17.
• Derek Stepan led all skaters with 16 faceoff wins and won 76.2% of faceoffs he took (16-for-21) while logging 20:46 of ice time. Stepan's 16 faceoff wins in tonight's contest were tied for the third-most he has registered in one game in his NHL career. He has won 62.7% of faceoffs he has taken over the last four games (47-for-75).
• Ryan McDonagh was credited with four blocked shots and registered two takeaways while skating in a team-high 26:00 of ice time. McDonagh has led the Rangers in ice time in 22 of the team's 23 games this season.
• Alain Vigneault coached his 269th career game with the Rangers in tonight's contest, tying Colin Campbell for ninth place on the franchise's all-time games coached list.
- New York Rangers
TWO GOOD - The Rangers have allowed two goals or fewer in regulation/overtime in 15 of their last 20 games, dating back to Oct. 19 vs. Detroit.
SHOOTING GALLERY - The Rangers registered 33 shots on goal in tonight's contest. New York has recorded at least 30 shots on goal in three of the last five games and in 10 of 23 contests in 2016-17.
HOT AT THE DOT - New York won 30 of 55 faceoffs in tonight's contest (54.5%).
FULL HOUSE - Tonight's game was the Rangers' 198th consecutive regular season sellout and the Blueshirts' 239th consecutive sellout (regular season and playoffs combined). The Rangers' sellout streak dates back to Nov. 3, 2011.
• Antti Raanta stopped 18 of 20 shots he faced in the contest. Raanta has posted a 4-1-0 record, along with a 1.71 GAA and a .945 SV% in his last six starts. In addition, he has posted a 2.05 GAA and a .934 SV% over his seven starts in 2016-17.
• Derek Stepan led all skaters with 16 faceoff wins and won 76.2% of faceoffs he took (16-for-21) while logging 20:46 of ice time. Stepan's 16 faceoff wins in tonight's contest were tied for the third-most he has registered in one game in his NHL career. He has won 62.7% of faceoffs he has taken over the last four games (47-for-75).
• Ryan McDonagh was credited with four blocked shots and registered two takeaways while skating in a team-high 26:00 of ice time. McDonagh has led the Rangers in ice time in 22 of the team's 23 games this season.
• Alain Vigneault coached his 269th career game with the Rangers in tonight's contest, tying Colin Campbell for ninth place on the franchise's all-time games coached list.
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Sunday, November 27, 2016
NEW YORK RANGERS POST GAME REPORT
Rangers Blanked by Sens 2-0, Home Skid Extends to Four
The Rangers, six games in ten days look slow and lethargic from the start of the game and could never seem to get their legs under them but managed to get 33 shots on goal during the contest. Special teams hurt the Rangers, surrendering a power play goal in the second and going 0 for 4 on the power play.
The Rangers return to action on Tuesdat when they host the Carolina Hurricanes at MSG, 7:00 PM.
FINAL GAME STATS
NEW YORK RANGERS 0 OTTAWA SENATORS 2
SOG: NYR 33 OTT 20
POWER PLAY: NYR 0/4 OTT 1/2
GOALTENDERS:
Ottawa - C. Anderson (33 SV)
New York - A. Raanta (18 SV)
SCORING SUMMARY
1ST PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
No Scoring
2ND PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
01:54 Ottawa Jean-Gabriel Pageau (3) ASST: Tom Pyatt (4), Zack Smith (3) 1-0
16:11 Ottawa PPG - Mark Stone (6) ASST: Mike Hoffman (8) 2-0
3RD PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
No Scoring
PENALTY SUMMARY
1ST PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
11:28 Ottawa Curtis Lazar - Roughing - 2 minutes
11:28 New York Derek Stepan - Cross-checking - 2 minutes
12:41 New York Rick Nash - Roughing - 2 minutes
14:31 Ottawa - Too Many Men - 2 minutes, Served by Curtis Lazar
17:00 Ottawa Tom Pyatt - Holding - 2 minutes
2ND PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
01:54 Ottawa Jean-Gabriel Pageau (3) ASST: Tom Pyatt (4), Zack Smith (3) 1-0
11:24 Ottawa Zack Smith - Hooking - 2 minutes
14:35 New York Marc Staal - High-sticking - 2 minutes
3RD PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
No Penalties
NYR Today Sunday 11/27: Game Day Preview, Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History
NEW YORK RANGERS GAME DAY PREVIEW
NEW YORK RANGERS (15-6-1) OTTAWA SENATORS (13-7-1)
Madison Square Garden, NYC 7:00 PM TV: MSG, NHLN-US; RADIO: WEPN 98.7 FM NY
Tonight the Rangers take on the Ottawa Senators for the first time this season at Madison Square Garden. A familiar face for Rangers fans will be in the opposing lineup, Center Derick Brassard. Brassard will be making his first return to the Garden Ice since July's trade to Ottawa however Mika Zibanejad who the Rangers acquired in the trade is still out for at least 5 more weeks with a broken fibulia.
The Rangers are coming off a 3-2 Win over Philadelphia on Friday Afternoon where Henrik Lundqvist shined with 40 saves in the contest. Lundqvist needs one win to tie Mike Vernon for 13th on the career victories list with 385.
The Rangers have won six of their last nine against Ottawa, but the three losses all came at MSG and will be looking to halt a 3 three game home losing skid tonight.
This will be the Rangers sixth game in the past ten days. Over that span the Rangers have gone 2-2-1.
NYR TEAM LEADERS:
GOALS: MICHAEL GRABNER 12
ASSISTS: RYAN McDONAGH 13
POINTS: J.T. MILLER, KEVIN HAYES 19
FACE OFF%: MATS ZUCCARELLO 75.0%
+/-: MICHAEL GRABNER +20
GWG: DAN GIRARDI 3
PPG: RICK NASH, BRANDON PIRRI 3
GOALIE STATS:
HENRIK LUNDQVIST 10-6-1 GAA: 2.43 SV%: .915
ANTTI RAANTA 5-0-0 GAA: 2.22 SV%: .934
NYR TEAM STATS
2nd Overall NHL
1st Metropolitan Division
POINTS: 31 (Rank #2)
WIN%: 0.705 (Rank #2)
GOALS FOR: 85 (Rank #1)
GOALS AGAINST: 54 (Rank #15)
POWER PLAY GOALS: 14 (Rank #10)
SHORT HANDED GOALS: 3 (Rank #1)
POWER PLAY GOALS AGAINST: 8 (Rank #3)
POWER PLAY RANK: 21.54 (Rank #6)
PENALTY KILL: 86.21 (Rank #7)
SHUTOUTS: 1
EMPTY NET GOALS: 5
SHOOTOUTS: 0/1
NYR Alumni Birthdays November 27:
Bob Jones LW (1968-1969) Chris Kotsopoulos D (1980-1981) Ken Schinkel RW ((1959-64,1966-67)
Today in NYR History November 27:
1926: The Rangers play the Montreal Canadiens for the first time, and defeat them, 2-0, in Montreal.
1960: Rod Gilbert makes his NHL debut in a 3-3 tie against the Chicago Blackhawks at MSG.
NEW YORK RANGERS (15-6-1) OTTAWA SENATORS (13-7-1)
Madison Square Garden, NYC 7:00 PM TV: MSG, NHLN-US; RADIO: WEPN 98.7 FM NY
Tonight the Rangers take on the Ottawa Senators for the first time this season at Madison Square Garden. A familiar face for Rangers fans will be in the opposing lineup, Center Derick Brassard. Brassard will be making his first return to the Garden Ice since July's trade to Ottawa however Mika Zibanejad who the Rangers acquired in the trade is still out for at least 5 more weeks with a broken fibulia.
The Rangers are coming off a 3-2 Win over Philadelphia on Friday Afternoon where Henrik Lundqvist shined with 40 saves in the contest. Lundqvist needs one win to tie Mike Vernon for 13th on the career victories list with 385.
The Rangers have won six of their last nine against Ottawa, but the three losses all came at MSG and will be looking to halt a 3 three game home losing skid tonight.
This will be the Rangers sixth game in the past ten days. Over that span the Rangers have gone 2-2-1.
NYR TEAM LEADERS:
GOALS: MICHAEL GRABNER 12
ASSISTS: RYAN McDONAGH 13
POINTS: J.T. MILLER, KEVIN HAYES 19
FACE OFF%: MATS ZUCCARELLO 75.0%
+/-: MICHAEL GRABNER +20
GWG: DAN GIRARDI 3
PPG: RICK NASH, BRANDON PIRRI 3
GOALIE STATS:
HENRIK LUNDQVIST 10-6-1 GAA: 2.43 SV%: .915
ANTTI RAANTA 5-0-0 GAA: 2.22 SV%: .934
NYR TEAM STATS
2nd Overall NHL
1st Metropolitan Division
POINTS: 31 (Rank #2)
WIN%: 0.705 (Rank #2)
GOALS FOR: 85 (Rank #1)
GOALS AGAINST: 54 (Rank #15)
POWER PLAY GOALS: 14 (Rank #10)
SHORT HANDED GOALS: 3 (Rank #1)
POWER PLAY GOALS AGAINST: 8 (Rank #3)
POWER PLAY RANK: 21.54 (Rank #6)
PENALTY KILL: 86.21 (Rank #7)
SHUTOUTS: 1
EMPTY NET GOALS: 5
SHOOTOUTS: 0/1
NYR Alumni Birthdays November 27:
Bob Jones LW (1968-1969) Chris Kotsopoulos D (1980-1981) Ken Schinkel RW ((1959-64,1966-67)
Today in NYR History November 27:
1926: The Rangers play the Montreal Canadiens for the first time, and defeat them, 2-0, in Montreal.
1960: Rod Gilbert makes his NHL debut in a 3-3 tie against the Chicago Blackhawks at MSG.
Saturday, November 26, 2016
NYR TODAY Sat. 11/26: Alumni Birthday, Today in Rangers History
NYR Alumni Birthday November 26:
Rich Brennan D (1998-1999)
Today in NYR History November 26:
1992: Mark Messier tallies six points (two goals, four assists) in an 11-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The six points are the most Messier recorded in a single game as a Ranger.
Rich Brennan D (1998-1999)
Today in NYR History November 26:
1992: Mark Messier tallies six points (two goals, four assists) in an 11-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The six points are the most Messier recorded in a single game as a Ranger.
Friday, November 25, 2016
NEW YORK RANGERS POST GAME REPORT
Lundqvist holds off Flyers, Rangers Win 3-2
A spectaular goaltending performance by Henrik Lundqvist. Lundqvist stopped 40 of 42 shots on goal in which might have been his best performance of the season thwarting the Flyers every chance he was given. The only 2 shots that were able to beat him were deflections in close.
The Rangers goals were scored by Derek Stepan, his fourth of the season, Matt Puempel his first goal of the season in his NY Rangers debut and what turned out to be the game winner, Kevin Hayes tenth of the season.
Matt Puempel who the Rangers claimed off of waivers from Ottawa was a game day decision playing in place of Oscar Lindberg. It turned out to be a good move by Alain Vigneault to insert him into the lineup.
Kevin Hayes continues his comeback season and seems to be the most improved player in the league as games go by.
The Rangers return to action this Sunday taking on Derick Brassard and the Ottawa Senators.
FINAL GAME STATS
NEW YORK RANGERS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS
SOG: NYR 23 PHI 42
POWER PLAY: NYR 0/1 PHI 0/0
GOALTENDERS:
New York - H. Lundqvist (40 SV)
Philadelphia - S. Mason (20 SV)
SCORING SUMMARY
1ST PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
13:16 New York Derek Stepan (4) ASST: J.T. Miller (11) 1-0
14:50 New York Matt Puempel (1) ASST: Jimmy Vesey (6), Josh Jooris (1) 2-0
2ND PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
12:33 New York Kevin Hayes (10) ASST: Nick Holden (9) 3-0
3RD PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
01:34 Philadelphia Chris VandeVelde (3) ASST: Andrew MacDonald (4) 3-1
17:56 Philadelphia Shayne Gostisbehere (4) ASST: Claude Giroux (14), Wayne Simmonds (9) 3-2
PENALTY SUMMARY
1ST PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
00:17 Philadelphia Dale Weise - High-sticking - 4 minutes
08:58 Philadelphia Travis Konecny - Fighting - 5 minutes
08:58 New York Brandon Pirri - Boarding - 2 minutes
08:58 New York Brandon Pirri - Fighting - 5 minutes
08:58 Philadelphia Travis Konecny - Instigator - 2 minutes
08:58 Philadelphia Travis Konecny - Misconduct - 10 minutes
19:58 New York Chris Kreider - Fighting - 5 minutes
19:58 Philadelphia Brandon Manning - Fighting - 5 minutes
2ND PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
No Penalties
3RD PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
No Penalties
3 STARS OF THE GAME:
1. HENRIK LUNDQVIST - NYR
2. DEREK STEPAN - NYR
3. Jakub Vorachek - PHI
A spectaular goaltending performance by Henrik Lundqvist. Lundqvist stopped 40 of 42 shots on goal in which might have been his best performance of the season thwarting the Flyers every chance he was given. The only 2 shots that were able to beat him were deflections in close.
The Rangers goals were scored by Derek Stepan, his fourth of the season, Matt Puempel his first goal of the season in his NY Rangers debut and what turned out to be the game winner, Kevin Hayes tenth of the season.
Matt Puempel who the Rangers claimed off of waivers from Ottawa was a game day decision playing in place of Oscar Lindberg. It turned out to be a good move by Alain Vigneault to insert him into the lineup.
Kevin Hayes continues his comeback season and seems to be the most improved player in the league as games go by.
The Rangers return to action this Sunday taking on Derick Brassard and the Ottawa Senators.
FINAL GAME STATS
NEW YORK RANGERS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS
SOG: NYR 23 PHI 42
POWER PLAY: NYR 0/1 PHI 0/0
GOALTENDERS:
New York - H. Lundqvist (40 SV)
Philadelphia - S. Mason (20 SV)
SCORING SUMMARY
1ST PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
13:16 New York Derek Stepan (4) ASST: J.T. Miller (11) 1-0
14:50 New York Matt Puempel (1) ASST: Jimmy Vesey (6), Josh Jooris (1) 2-0
2ND PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
12:33 New York Kevin Hayes (10) ASST: Nick Holden (9) 3-0
3RD PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
01:34 Philadelphia Chris VandeVelde (3) ASST: Andrew MacDonald (4) 3-1
17:56 Philadelphia Shayne Gostisbehere (4) ASST: Claude Giroux (14), Wayne Simmonds (9) 3-2
PENALTY SUMMARY
1ST PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
00:17 Philadelphia Dale Weise - High-sticking - 4 minutes
08:58 Philadelphia Travis Konecny - Fighting - 5 minutes
08:58 New York Brandon Pirri - Boarding - 2 minutes
08:58 New York Brandon Pirri - Fighting - 5 minutes
08:58 Philadelphia Travis Konecny - Instigator - 2 minutes
08:58 Philadelphia Travis Konecny - Misconduct - 10 minutes
19:58 New York Chris Kreider - Fighting - 5 minutes
19:58 Philadelphia Brandon Manning - Fighting - 5 minutes
2ND PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
No Penalties
3RD PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
No Penalties
3 STARS OF THE GAME:
1. HENRIK LUNDQVIST - NYR
2. DEREK STEPAN - NYR
3. Jakub Vorachek - PHI
Rangers at Flyers 11.25.16: Pregame Notes
NEW YORK RANGERS at PHILADELPHIA FLYERS
Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, 1:00 p.m. ET
Wells Fargo Center - Philadelphia, PA
Rangers: 14-6-1 (29 pts)
Flyers: 9-9-3 (21 pts)
TONIGHT'S GAME
The Rangers play their 22nd game of the 2016-17 season tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center (1:00 p.m. ET - TV: NBC Network; Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM). All of the Blueshirts' next six games (including tonight's game) are against Eastern Conference opponents, and four of the six games are against Metropolitan Division opponents. The Rangers have won 13 of their last 19 games (13-5-1), including 12 of their last 17 games (12-4-1) and nine of their last 13 games (9-3-1). The Blueshirts have posted a 14-6-1 record this season.
RANGERS VS. FLYERS
• All-Time: 127-113-37-8 (67-48-23-4 at home; 60-65-14-4 on the road)
• 2016-17: Tomorrow's game is the first of four meetings between the Rangers and Flyers, and the first of two meetings between the two teams in Philadelphia. Following tomorrow's contest, the Rangers and Flyers will play against each other on the following dates: Jan. 4 (at Philadelphia), Jan. 25 (at MSG), Apr. 2 (at MSG).
• 2015-16: The Rangers posted a 3-1-1 record (1-1-0 at home; 2-0-1 on the road). Four of the five contests were decided by two goals or fewer, and all three contests between the two teams in Philadelphia were decided in a shootout. Chris Kreider and Derek Stepan tied for first on the team with two goals and three points in the season series, while Dan Girardi and Mats Zuccarello each registered three assists. Henrik Lundqvist posted a 3-0-1 record, along with a 1.65 GAA and a .948 SV% in four appearances.
The Rangers have earned a win in each of their last three games against the Flyers. New York has earned at least one point in eight of its last 10 games against Philadelphia, dating back to Mar. 26, 2014 (7-2-1).
The Blueshirts have registered a 19-6-1 record in their last 26 games against the Flyers, dating back to Mar. 6, 2011.
RANGERS-FLYERS CONNECTIONS
• Michael Del Zotto played parts of five seasons with the Rangers (2009-10 - 2013-14).
• Dale Weise played 10 games with the Rangers during the 2010-11 season.
• J.T. Miller, Jimmy Vesey, and Shayne Gostisbehere helped Team USA win a gold medal at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship.
• Rick Nash, Steve Mason, and Jakub Voracek were all teammates with the Blue Jackets for three seasons (2008-09 - 2010-11). Scott Arniel served as Blue Jackets Head Coach when all three players were on the roster during the 2010-11 season.
• Michael Grabner and Andrew MacDonald were teammates with the Islanders for parts of four seasons (2010-11 - 2013-14).
• Flyers Assistant Coach Ian Laperriere skated in 28 games with the Rangers during the 1995-96 season.
INDIVIDUAL CAREER STATISTICS VS. FLYERS
• Henrik Lundqvist - 50 GP, 31-13-4, 2.41 GAA, .919 SV%, 4 SO - Lundqvist has earned at least one point in each of his last six appearances against the Flyers (5-0-1 record, 1.60 GAA, .947 SV%). In his last 21 appearances against Philadelphia (dating back to Mar. 6, 2011), Lundqvist has posted a 17-3-1 record, along with a 1.79 GAA, a .941 SV%, and 2 SO.
• Antti Raanta - 4 GP, 2-1-1, 1.74 GAA, .947 SV%, 1 SO - Raanta has made at least 30 saves in three of his four career appearances against Philadelphia.
• Derek Stepan - 29 GP, 8-19-27 - Stepan has registered eight points (two goals, six assists) in his last eight games against the Flyers, as well as 21 points (four goals, 17 assists) in his last 20 contests against Philadelphia.
• Rick Nash - 22 GP, 9-9-18 - Since he joined the Rangers prior to the start of the 2012-13 season, Nash has tallied 12 points (seven goals, five assists) in 15 games against Philadelphia.
Chris Kreider - 12 GP, 5-4-9 - Kreider has tallied a point in eight of 12 career games against Philadelphia.
WINNING WAYS
This season, the Rangers have earned at least 14 wins in their first 21 games of a season for the ninth time in franchise history. New York is tied for the NHL lead in wins this season (14 - tied with Montreal).
GOALS GALORE
The Rangers have registered 82 goals through the first 21 games of the 2016-17 season. New York has recorded at least 82 goals in the first 21 contests of a season for the first time since 1990-91. The Rangers lead the NHL in goals per game this season (3.90).
BOUNCE BACK
Since Dec. 22, 2015, the Rangers have posted a 22-4-1 record in the game following a loss (regulation or overtime/shootout). New York has posted a 5-0-1 record in games following a loss in 2016-17. The Rangers have not gone two consecutive games without earning at least one point in 2016-17.
HIGH FIVE
The Rangers have tallied five or more goals in 10 of the first 21 games in one season for the second time in franchise history (also in 1971-72). New York is the first NHL team to tally five or more goals in 10 of its first 21 games of a season since Buffalo in 2006-07.
MAKING THE DIFFERENCE
The Rangers lead the NHL in goal differential this season (plus-29; 82 goals for, 53 goals against).
ROAD WARRIORS
New York leads the NHL in road wins since the start of the 2013-14 season (78). The Rangers have won five of their last six road games (5-1-0) and six of their last eight road contests (6-2-0). The Blueshirts have outscored their opponents, 34-20, in nine road games this season.
FINISHING THE JOB
The Blueshirts have posted a 12-0-0 record in games which they have held a lead entering the third period this season. Since the start of the 2010-11 season, the Rangers have posted a 179-3-8 record in 190 regular season games in which they have held a lead entering the third period.
ON POINT
Ryan McDonagh and Brady Skjei have tallied 11 or more assists through the first 21 games of the season (McDonagh - 13; Skjei - 11). Two Rangers defensemen have recorded 11 or more assists within the first 21 games of a season for the first time since 1993-94 (Brian Leetch and Sergei Zubov). In addition, three Rangers defensemen (McDonagh, Skjei, and Nick Holden) have recorded eight or more assists within the first 21 games of a season for the first time since 1996-97 (Leetch, Bruce Driver, and Alexander Karpovtsev).
UP FOR GRABS
Michael Grabner leads the NHL in even strength goals (12) and plus/minus rating (plus-19), and he is tied for second in the NHL in goals (12) in 2016-17. He became the first Ranger to tally 11 or more even strength goals in the team's first 18 games of one season since Rod Gilbert in 1971-72. Grabner has registered 13 points (10 goals, three assists) and a plus-17 rating in the last 13 games.
CAPTAIN MAC
Ryan McDonagh ranks second among NHL defensemen in primary assists (nine) and even strength assists (10), and ranks third among NHL defensemen in assists (13) this season. The Rangers captain has led the team in ice time in each of the first 21 games this season. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, McDonagh is the only player who has led his team in ice time in every game his team has played in 2016-17. He is one of two NHL defensemen who have registered at least 11 points and a plus-11 rating this season (along with Shea Weber).
KING HENRIK
Henrik Lundqvist is one of 10 goaltenders in NHL history who have earned at least 350 career wins and 60 career shutouts. Lundqvist appeared in his 700th career NHL game on Nov. 20 vs. Florida, becoming the fifth goaltender in NHL history to appear in at least 700 games with one franchise (Brodeur - NJD; Esposito - CHI; Sawchuk - DET; Kolzig - WSH).
RAISE THE ANTTI
Antti Raanta has earned a win in each of his first five decisions to start this season. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Raanta is the first Rangers goaltender who has earned a win in each of his first five decisions to start a season since Steve Weeks in 1983-84. He has posted a 4-0-0 record, along with a 1.64 GAA and a .950 SV% in his last five starts.
IT'S MILLER TIME
J.T. Miller has recorded a point in 13 of the Rangers' 14 wins in 2016-17, and the Blueshirts have posted a 13-0-0 record in games which he has tallied a point this season. He has registered 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in the last 17 games, and he is tied for the team lead in points this season (18).
HEY HEY HAYES
Kevin Hayes enters the contest with 99 career NHL points. He is the only NHL player who has registered at least 18 points and a plus-15 rating this season.
SKJEI HEY KID
Brady Skjei leads NHL rookies in assists this season (11), and he has tallied 10 assists/points in the last 16 games. He is tied for fifth among NHL defensemen in assists this season.
SPECIAL TEAMS
The Blueshirts are the only team that ranks seventh or better in the NHL in both power play efficiency and penalty kill efficiency in 2016-17. New York has outscored its opponent on special teams in 10 of 21 games this season.
Power Play:
• The Rangers were 1-for-3 (4:04) on Nov. 23 vs. Pittsburgh.
• The Blueshirts rank seventh in the NHL in power play efficiency this season (22.2%; 14-for-63).
• New York has recorded a power play goal in 11 of 21 games in 2016-17.
Penalty Kill:
• The Rangers were 3-for-3 (7:00) on Nov. 23 vs. Pittsburgh.
• The Blueshirts rank sixth in the NHL in penalty kill efficiency this season (86.2%; 50-for-58).
• The Rangers have not allowed a power play goal against in eight of the last 10 games. The Blueshirts have killed off 27 of their opponents' last 29 power play opportunities (over an 11-game stretch), dating back to Nov. 3 (93.1%).
• New York is tied for the NHL lead in shorthanded goals this season (three).
UPCOMING MILESTONES
• Kevin Hayes - 1 point away from 100 in his NHL career/as a Ranger
INJURIES (41 Man-Games Lost to Injury)
• Pavel Buchnevich (back) - has missed six games
• Mika Zibanejad (broken fibula) - has missed two games
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
• Nov. 17 - Assigned Cristoval Nieves to Hartford (AHL)
• Nov. 21 - Claimed Matt Puempel off waivers
THIS DAY IN RANGERS HISTORY
• Nov. 24, 1938 - Bryan Hextall registered five points (two goals, three assists) as the Rangers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, 6-2, at MSG.
• Nov. 24, 1955 - Gump Worsley posted his second shutout in two days and Wally Hergesheimer registered a hat trick as the Rangers defeated the Boston Bruins, 5-0.
• Nov. 25, 1992 - Adam Graves tied a single-period Rangers record by tallying three goals in the third period, and Mark Messier recorded six points (two goals, four assists) as the Rangers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 11-3.
• Nov. 25, 1997 - Mark Messier played his first game at Madison Square Garden since leaving the Rangers and joining the Vancouver Canucks. Messier tallied a goal as the Canucks defeated the Rangers, 4-2.
- New York Rangers
Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, 1:00 p.m. ET
Wells Fargo Center - Philadelphia, PA
Rangers: 14-6-1 (29 pts)
Flyers: 9-9-3 (21 pts)
TONIGHT'S GAME
The Rangers play their 22nd game of the 2016-17 season tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center (1:00 p.m. ET - TV: NBC Network; Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM). All of the Blueshirts' next six games (including tonight's game) are against Eastern Conference opponents, and four of the six games are against Metropolitan Division opponents. The Rangers have won 13 of their last 19 games (13-5-1), including 12 of their last 17 games (12-4-1) and nine of their last 13 games (9-3-1). The Blueshirts have posted a 14-6-1 record this season.
RANGERS VS. FLYERS
• All-Time: 127-113-37-8 (67-48-23-4 at home; 60-65-14-4 on the road)
• 2016-17: Tomorrow's game is the first of four meetings between the Rangers and Flyers, and the first of two meetings between the two teams in Philadelphia. Following tomorrow's contest, the Rangers and Flyers will play against each other on the following dates: Jan. 4 (at Philadelphia), Jan. 25 (at MSG), Apr. 2 (at MSG).
• 2015-16: The Rangers posted a 3-1-1 record (1-1-0 at home; 2-0-1 on the road). Four of the five contests were decided by two goals or fewer, and all three contests between the two teams in Philadelphia were decided in a shootout. Chris Kreider and Derek Stepan tied for first on the team with two goals and three points in the season series, while Dan Girardi and Mats Zuccarello each registered three assists. Henrik Lundqvist posted a 3-0-1 record, along with a 1.65 GAA and a .948 SV% in four appearances.
The Rangers have earned a win in each of their last three games against the Flyers. New York has earned at least one point in eight of its last 10 games against Philadelphia, dating back to Mar. 26, 2014 (7-2-1).
The Blueshirts have registered a 19-6-1 record in their last 26 games against the Flyers, dating back to Mar. 6, 2011.
RANGERS-FLYERS CONNECTIONS
• Michael Del Zotto played parts of five seasons with the Rangers (2009-10 - 2013-14).
• Dale Weise played 10 games with the Rangers during the 2010-11 season.
• J.T. Miller, Jimmy Vesey, and Shayne Gostisbehere helped Team USA win a gold medal at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship.
• Rick Nash, Steve Mason, and Jakub Voracek were all teammates with the Blue Jackets for three seasons (2008-09 - 2010-11). Scott Arniel served as Blue Jackets Head Coach when all three players were on the roster during the 2010-11 season.
• Michael Grabner and Andrew MacDonald were teammates with the Islanders for parts of four seasons (2010-11 - 2013-14).
• Flyers Assistant Coach Ian Laperriere skated in 28 games with the Rangers during the 1995-96 season.
INDIVIDUAL CAREER STATISTICS VS. FLYERS
• Henrik Lundqvist - 50 GP, 31-13-4, 2.41 GAA, .919 SV%, 4 SO - Lundqvist has earned at least one point in each of his last six appearances against the Flyers (5-0-1 record, 1.60 GAA, .947 SV%). In his last 21 appearances against Philadelphia (dating back to Mar. 6, 2011), Lundqvist has posted a 17-3-1 record, along with a 1.79 GAA, a .941 SV%, and 2 SO.
• Antti Raanta - 4 GP, 2-1-1, 1.74 GAA, .947 SV%, 1 SO - Raanta has made at least 30 saves in three of his four career appearances against Philadelphia.
• Derek Stepan - 29 GP, 8-19-27 - Stepan has registered eight points (two goals, six assists) in his last eight games against the Flyers, as well as 21 points (four goals, 17 assists) in his last 20 contests against Philadelphia.
• Rick Nash - 22 GP, 9-9-18 - Since he joined the Rangers prior to the start of the 2012-13 season, Nash has tallied 12 points (seven goals, five assists) in 15 games against Philadelphia.
Chris Kreider - 12 GP, 5-4-9 - Kreider has tallied a point in eight of 12 career games against Philadelphia.
WINNING WAYS
This season, the Rangers have earned at least 14 wins in their first 21 games of a season for the ninth time in franchise history. New York is tied for the NHL lead in wins this season (14 - tied with Montreal).
GOALS GALORE
The Rangers have registered 82 goals through the first 21 games of the 2016-17 season. New York has recorded at least 82 goals in the first 21 contests of a season for the first time since 1990-91. The Rangers lead the NHL in goals per game this season (3.90).
BOUNCE BACK
Since Dec. 22, 2015, the Rangers have posted a 22-4-1 record in the game following a loss (regulation or overtime/shootout). New York has posted a 5-0-1 record in games following a loss in 2016-17. The Rangers have not gone two consecutive games without earning at least one point in 2016-17.
HIGH FIVE
The Rangers have tallied five or more goals in 10 of the first 21 games in one season for the second time in franchise history (also in 1971-72). New York is the first NHL team to tally five or more goals in 10 of its first 21 games of a season since Buffalo in 2006-07.
MAKING THE DIFFERENCE
The Rangers lead the NHL in goal differential this season (plus-29; 82 goals for, 53 goals against).
ROAD WARRIORS
New York leads the NHL in road wins since the start of the 2013-14 season (78). The Rangers have won five of their last six road games (5-1-0) and six of their last eight road contests (6-2-0). The Blueshirts have outscored their opponents, 34-20, in nine road games this season.
FINISHING THE JOB
The Blueshirts have posted a 12-0-0 record in games which they have held a lead entering the third period this season. Since the start of the 2010-11 season, the Rangers have posted a 179-3-8 record in 190 regular season games in which they have held a lead entering the third period.
ON POINT
Ryan McDonagh and Brady Skjei have tallied 11 or more assists through the first 21 games of the season (McDonagh - 13; Skjei - 11). Two Rangers defensemen have recorded 11 or more assists within the first 21 games of a season for the first time since 1993-94 (Brian Leetch and Sergei Zubov). In addition, three Rangers defensemen (McDonagh, Skjei, and Nick Holden) have recorded eight or more assists within the first 21 games of a season for the first time since 1996-97 (Leetch, Bruce Driver, and Alexander Karpovtsev).
UP FOR GRABS
Michael Grabner leads the NHL in even strength goals (12) and plus/minus rating (plus-19), and he is tied for second in the NHL in goals (12) in 2016-17. He became the first Ranger to tally 11 or more even strength goals in the team's first 18 games of one season since Rod Gilbert in 1971-72. Grabner has registered 13 points (10 goals, three assists) and a plus-17 rating in the last 13 games.
CAPTAIN MAC
Ryan McDonagh ranks second among NHL defensemen in primary assists (nine) and even strength assists (10), and ranks third among NHL defensemen in assists (13) this season. The Rangers captain has led the team in ice time in each of the first 21 games this season. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, McDonagh is the only player who has led his team in ice time in every game his team has played in 2016-17. He is one of two NHL defensemen who have registered at least 11 points and a plus-11 rating this season (along with Shea Weber).
KING HENRIK
Henrik Lundqvist is one of 10 goaltenders in NHL history who have earned at least 350 career wins and 60 career shutouts. Lundqvist appeared in his 700th career NHL game on Nov. 20 vs. Florida, becoming the fifth goaltender in NHL history to appear in at least 700 games with one franchise (Brodeur - NJD; Esposito - CHI; Sawchuk - DET; Kolzig - WSH).
RAISE THE ANTTI
Antti Raanta has earned a win in each of his first five decisions to start this season. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Raanta is the first Rangers goaltender who has earned a win in each of his first five decisions to start a season since Steve Weeks in 1983-84. He has posted a 4-0-0 record, along with a 1.64 GAA and a .950 SV% in his last five starts.
IT'S MILLER TIME
J.T. Miller has recorded a point in 13 of the Rangers' 14 wins in 2016-17, and the Blueshirts have posted a 13-0-0 record in games which he has tallied a point this season. He has registered 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in the last 17 games, and he is tied for the team lead in points this season (18).
HEY HEY HAYES
Kevin Hayes enters the contest with 99 career NHL points. He is the only NHL player who has registered at least 18 points and a plus-15 rating this season.
SKJEI HEY KID
Brady Skjei leads NHL rookies in assists this season (11), and he has tallied 10 assists/points in the last 16 games. He is tied for fifth among NHL defensemen in assists this season.
SPECIAL TEAMS
The Blueshirts are the only team that ranks seventh or better in the NHL in both power play efficiency and penalty kill efficiency in 2016-17. New York has outscored its opponent on special teams in 10 of 21 games this season.
Power Play:
• The Rangers were 1-for-3 (4:04) on Nov. 23 vs. Pittsburgh.
• The Blueshirts rank seventh in the NHL in power play efficiency this season (22.2%; 14-for-63).
• New York has recorded a power play goal in 11 of 21 games in 2016-17.
Penalty Kill:
• The Rangers were 3-for-3 (7:00) on Nov. 23 vs. Pittsburgh.
• The Blueshirts rank sixth in the NHL in penalty kill efficiency this season (86.2%; 50-for-58).
• The Rangers have not allowed a power play goal against in eight of the last 10 games. The Blueshirts have killed off 27 of their opponents' last 29 power play opportunities (over an 11-game stretch), dating back to Nov. 3 (93.1%).
• New York is tied for the NHL lead in shorthanded goals this season (three).
UPCOMING MILESTONES
• Kevin Hayes - 1 point away from 100 in his NHL career/as a Ranger
INJURIES (41 Man-Games Lost to Injury)
• Pavel Buchnevich (back) - has missed six games
• Mika Zibanejad (broken fibula) - has missed two games
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
• Nov. 17 - Assigned Cristoval Nieves to Hartford (AHL)
• Nov. 21 - Claimed Matt Puempel off waivers
THIS DAY IN RANGERS HISTORY
• Nov. 24, 1938 - Bryan Hextall registered five points (two goals, three assists) as the Rangers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, 6-2, at MSG.
• Nov. 24, 1955 - Gump Worsley posted his second shutout in two days and Wally Hergesheimer registered a hat trick as the Rangers defeated the Boston Bruins, 5-0.
• Nov. 25, 1992 - Adam Graves tied a single-period Rangers record by tallying three goals in the third period, and Mark Messier recorded six points (two goals, four assists) as the Rangers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 11-3.
• Nov. 25, 1997 - Mark Messier played his first game at Madison Square Garden since leaving the Rangers and joining the Vancouver Canucks. Messier tallied a goal as the Canucks defeated the Rangers, 4-2.
- New York Rangers
NYR TODAY Fri. 11/25: Game Day Preview, Alumni Birthday, Today in NYR History
NEW YORK RANGERS GAME DAY PREVIEW
NEW YORK RANGERS (14-6-1) PHILADELPHIA FLYERS (9-9-3)
Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia 1:00 PM TV: NBC RADIO: WEPN 98.7 FM NY
Both teams are coming off stinging losses Wednesday night, the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers will renew their heated rivalry this afternoon when they meet at 1 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Center.
Wednesday night's lopsided 6-1 Rangers loss to Pittsburgh at Madison Square Garden, goaltender Henrik Lundqvist allowed four goals on seven shots in the second period before getting yanked in favor of backup Antti Raanta.
Coach Alain Vigneault is expected to give Lundqvist a chance to redeem himself against Philly today in net.
The Rangers have 14 players with 10 or more points, led by Kevin Hayes (9 goals, 9 assists) and J.T. Miller (8 goals, 10 assists). Michael Grabner leads the Rangers with 12 goals and defenseman Ryan McDonagh has a team-high 13 assists.
NYR TEAM LEADERS:
GOALS: MICHAEL GRABNER 12
ASSISTS: RYAN McDONAGH 13
POINTS: J.T. MILLER, KEVIN HAYES 18
FACE OFF%: MICHAEL GRABNER 66.67%
+/-: MICHAEL GRABNER +19
GWG: DAN GIRARDI 3
PPG: RICK NASH, BRANDON PIRRI 3
GOALIE STATS:
HENRIK LUNDQVIST 9-6-1 GAA: 2.46 SV%: .911
ANTTI RAANTA 5-0-0 GAA: 2.22 SV%: .934
NYR TEAM STATS
2nd Overall NHL
1st Metropolitan Division
POINTS: 29 (Rank #2)
WIN%: 0.690 (Rank #2)
GOALS FOR: 82 (Rank #1)
GOALS AGAINST: 52 (Rank #14)
POWER PLAY GOALS: 14 (Rank #9)
SHORT HANDED GOALS: 3 (Rank #1)
POWER PLAY GOALS AGAINST: 8 (Rank #3)
POWER PLAY RANK: 22.22 (Rank #7)
PENALTY KILL: 86.21 (Rank #5)
SHUTOUTS: 1
EMPTY NET GOALS: 5
SHOOTOUTS: 0/1
NYR Alumni Birthday November 25:
Harry Foster D (1929-1930)
Today in NYR History November 25:
1967: Gilles Villemure makes 35 saves and shuts out the St. Louis Blues, 1-0, in the Rangers first meeting with St. Louis.
1970: The Rangers play for the first time in Buffalo and tie the Sabres 2-2.
1997: Three years after helping the New York Rangers to their first Stanley Cup since 1940, Mark Messier returns to Madison Square Garden for the first time after signing with the Vancouver Canucks during the offseason. Messier cries on the bench during a video tribute, but he scores a breakaway goal and is named the game's First Star in Vancouver's 4-2 victory.
2005: The Rangers and Washington Capitals participate in the longest shootout in NHL history (15 rounds). The Rangers’ Marek Malik tallies the winner with a between-the-legs shot in the 15th round.
Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia 1:00 PM TV: NBC RADIO: WEPN 98.7 FM NY
Both teams are coming off stinging losses Wednesday night, the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers will renew their heated rivalry this afternoon when they meet at 1 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Center.
Wednesday night's lopsided 6-1 Rangers loss to Pittsburgh at Madison Square Garden, goaltender Henrik Lundqvist allowed four goals on seven shots in the second period before getting yanked in favor of backup Antti Raanta.
Coach Alain Vigneault is expected to give Lundqvist a chance to redeem himself against Philly today in net.
The Rangers have 14 players with 10 or more points, led by Kevin Hayes (9 goals, 9 assists) and J.T. Miller (8 goals, 10 assists). Michael Grabner leads the Rangers with 12 goals and defenseman Ryan McDonagh has a team-high 13 assists.
NYR TEAM LEADERS:
GOALS: MICHAEL GRABNER 12
ASSISTS: RYAN McDONAGH 13
POINTS: J.T. MILLER, KEVIN HAYES 18
FACE OFF%: MICHAEL GRABNER 66.67%
+/-: MICHAEL GRABNER +19
GWG: DAN GIRARDI 3
PPG: RICK NASH, BRANDON PIRRI 3
GOALIE STATS:
HENRIK LUNDQVIST 9-6-1 GAA: 2.46 SV%: .911
ANTTI RAANTA 5-0-0 GAA: 2.22 SV%: .934
NYR TEAM STATS
2nd Overall NHL
1st Metropolitan Division
POINTS: 29 (Rank #2)
WIN%: 0.690 (Rank #2)
GOALS FOR: 82 (Rank #1)
GOALS AGAINST: 52 (Rank #14)
POWER PLAY GOALS: 14 (Rank #9)
SHORT HANDED GOALS: 3 (Rank #1)
POWER PLAY GOALS AGAINST: 8 (Rank #3)
POWER PLAY RANK: 22.22 (Rank #7)
PENALTY KILL: 86.21 (Rank #5)
SHUTOUTS: 1
EMPTY NET GOALS: 5
SHOOTOUTS: 0/1
NYR Alumni Birthday November 25:
Today in NYR History November 25:
Thursday, November 24, 2016
NYR TODAY Thurs. 11/24: Alumni Birthday, Today in NYR History
NYR Alumni Birthday November 24:
Jack McDonald RW (1943-1944)
Today in NYR History November 24:
1982: Rob McClanahan records a hat trick in an 8-5 Rangers win over the Minnesota North Stars at MSG. It’s the third straight game in which the Rangers record a hat trick.
Today in NYR History November 24:
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
NEW YORK RANGERS POST GAME REPORT
Rangers "Roasted" like Thanksgiving Turkeys by Pens 6-1
In what looked to be a great start for the Rangers when Rick Nash scored a power play goal just under five minutes into the first period turned into a massacre on the ice with six unanswered goals by Pittsburgh.
Just two days after defeating the defending Stanley Cup Champions in a game very similar to this one where the Rangers came back from a two goal deficit to score five of their own unanswered goals the Penguins returned the favor.
The Rangers looked very disorganized throughout the second and third periods after failing to score on back to back power plays. Pittsburgh took advantage of the failed attempts and turned the game around chasing starter Henrik Lundqvist, 4 goals on 17 shots, from the nets in favor of backup Antti Raanta who surrendered two goals of his own on 21 shots.
The Rangers couldn't respond in the third period only getting 6 shots on goal and their first shot with just over three minutes remaining in regulation.
Tonight is just one of those nights for the Rangers to put away, forget and regroup for Friday Afternoon's Game against the Philadelphia Flyers.
FINAL GAME STATS #PITvsNYR
NEW YORK RANGERS 1 PITTSBURGH PENGUINS 6
SOG: NYR 17 PIT 38
POWER PLAY: NYR 1/3 PIT 0/2
GOALTENDERS:
Pittsburgh - M. Murray (16 SV)
New York - A. Raanta (19 SV), H. Lundqvist (13 SV)
SCORING SUMMARY
1ST PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
04:22 New York PPG - Rick Nash (9) ASST: Chris Kreider (9), Mats Zuccarello (8) 0-1
2ND PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
02:02 Pittsburgh Scott Wilson (3) ASST: Phil Kessel (15), Nick Bonino (5) 1-1
04:58 Pittsburgh Sidney Crosby (13) ASST: Ian Cole (3) 2-1
10:12 Pittsburgh Phil Kessel (5) ASST: Nick Bonino (6) 3-1
12:57 Pittsburgh Sidney Crosby (14) ASST: Kris Letang (10) 4-1
16:42 Pittsburgh Conor Sheary (4) ASST: Sidney Crosby (5), Carl Hagelin (5) 5-1
3RD PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
13:05 Pittsburgh Matt Cullen (4) ASST: Justin Schultz (5) 6-1
PENALTY SUMMARY
1ST PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
04:17 Pittsburgh Evgeni Malkin - Tripping - 2 minutes
08:10 New York Marc Staal - Hooking - 2 minutes
13:02 New York Ryan McDonagh - Boarding Major - 5 minutes
13:02 Pittsburgh Sidney Crosby - Roughing - 2 minutes
2ND PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
05:54 Pittsburgh Sidney Crosby - Tripping - 2 minutes
07:53 Pittsburgh Nick Bonino - Hooking - 2 minutes
19:48 New York Chris Kreider - Interference - 2 minutes
3RD PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
No Penalties
In what looked to be a great start for the Rangers when Rick Nash scored a power play goal just under five minutes into the first period turned into a massacre on the ice with six unanswered goals by Pittsburgh.
Just two days after defeating the defending Stanley Cup Champions in a game very similar to this one where the Rangers came back from a two goal deficit to score five of their own unanswered goals the Penguins returned the favor.
The Rangers looked very disorganized throughout the second and third periods after failing to score on back to back power plays. Pittsburgh took advantage of the failed attempts and turned the game around chasing starter Henrik Lundqvist, 4 goals on 17 shots, from the nets in favor of backup Antti Raanta who surrendered two goals of his own on 21 shots.
The Rangers couldn't respond in the third period only getting 6 shots on goal and their first shot with just over three minutes remaining in regulation.
Tonight is just one of those nights for the Rangers to put away, forget and regroup for Friday Afternoon's Game against the Philadelphia Flyers.
FINAL GAME STATS #PITvsNYR
NEW YORK RANGERS 1 PITTSBURGH PENGUINS 6
SOG: NYR 17 PIT 38
POWER PLAY: NYR 1/3 PIT 0/2
GOALTENDERS:
Pittsburgh - M. Murray (16 SV)
New York - A. Raanta (19 SV), H. Lundqvist (13 SV)
SCORING SUMMARY
1ST PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
04:22 New York PPG - Rick Nash (9) ASST: Chris Kreider (9), Mats Zuccarello (8) 0-1
2ND PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
02:02 Pittsburgh Scott Wilson (3) ASST: Phil Kessel (15), Nick Bonino (5) 1-1
04:58 Pittsburgh Sidney Crosby (13) ASST: Ian Cole (3) 2-1
10:12 Pittsburgh Phil Kessel (5) ASST: Nick Bonino (6) 3-1
12:57 Pittsburgh Sidney Crosby (14) ASST: Kris Letang (10) 4-1
16:42 Pittsburgh Conor Sheary (4) ASST: Sidney Crosby (5), Carl Hagelin (5) 5-1
3RD PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
13:05 Pittsburgh Matt Cullen (4) ASST: Justin Schultz (5) 6-1
PENALTY SUMMARY
1ST PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
04:17 Pittsburgh Evgeni Malkin - Tripping - 2 minutes
08:10 New York Marc Staal - Hooking - 2 minutes
13:02 New York Ryan McDonagh - Boarding Major - 5 minutes
13:02 Pittsburgh Sidney Crosby - Roughing - 2 minutes
2ND PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
05:54 Pittsburgh Sidney Crosby - Tripping - 2 minutes
07:53 Pittsburgh Nick Bonino - Hooking - 2 minutes
19:48 New York Chris Kreider - Interference - 2 minutes
3RD PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
No Penalties
NYR TODAY Wed. 11/23: Game Day Preview, Today in NYR History
NEW YORK RANGERS GAME DAY PREVIEW
NEW YORK RANGERS (14-5-1) PITTSBURGH PENGUINS (11-5-3)
Madison Square Garden, NYC 7:00 PM TV: MSG RADIO: WEPN 98.7 FM
Tonight the Rangers host the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second game of a home and home series at the Garden. The Rangers backstopped by Antti Raanta and bostered by five unanswered goals defeated the Pens in game one 5-2.
In Wednesday's match up Rangers Michael Grabner tallied his 12th goal of the season putting him in the top spot tied in goals scored with the Pens Sidney Crosby and Winnipeg's Patrick Laine. Grabner leads the league in even strength goals with all 12 coming with no man advantage.
Henrik Lundqvist gets the start in net tonight for the Rangers.
NYR TEAM LEADERS:
GOALS: MICHAEL GRABNER 12
ASSISTS: RYAN McDONAGH 13
POINTS: J.T. MILLER 18
FACE OFF%: MICHAEL GRABNER 66.67%
+/-: MICHAEL GRABNER +19
GWG: DAN GIRARDI 3
PPG: BRANDON PIRRI 3
GOALIE STATS:
HENRIK LUNDQVIST 9-6-0 GAA: 2.27 SV%: .938
ANTTI RAANTA 5-0-0 GAA: 2.05 SV%: .918
NYR TEAM STATS
2nd Overall NHL
1st Metropolitan Division
POINTS: 28 (Rank #2)
WIN%: 0.725 (Rank #2)
GOALS FOR: 81 (Rank #1)
GOALS AGAINST: 46 (Rank #8)
POWER PLAY GOALS: 13 (Rank #11)
SHORT HANDED GOALS: 3 (Rank #1)
POWER PLAY GOALS AGAINST: 8 (Rank #4)
POWER PLAY RANK: 21.67 (Rank #9)
PENALTY KILL: 85.45 (Rank #8)
SHUTOUTS: 1
EMPTY NET GOALS: 5
SHOOTOUTS: 0/1
Today in NYR History November 23:
1977: Rod Gilbert plays in his final NHL game, a 6-3 Rangers victory over the Colorado Rockies at MSG.
2014: New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist shuts out Montreal 5-0 at Madison Square Garden, four days after his backup, Cam Talbot, defeats the Philadelphia Flyers 2-0. It's the first time the Rangers get back-to-back shutouts from different goaltenders since Wayne Thomas wins 4-0 at the St. Louis Blues on Nov. 30, 1977, and John Davidson wins 4-0 at the Minnesota North Stars three days later.
NEW YORK RANGERS (14-5-1) PITTSBURGH PENGUINS (11-5-3)
Madison Square Garden, NYC 7:00 PM TV: MSG RADIO: WEPN 98.7 FM
Tonight the Rangers host the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second game of a home and home series at the Garden. The Rangers backstopped by Antti Raanta and bostered by five unanswered goals defeated the Pens in game one 5-2.
In Wednesday's match up Rangers Michael Grabner tallied his 12th goal of the season putting him in the top spot tied in goals scored with the Pens Sidney Crosby and Winnipeg's Patrick Laine. Grabner leads the league in even strength goals with all 12 coming with no man advantage.
Henrik Lundqvist gets the start in net tonight for the Rangers.
NYR TEAM LEADERS:
GOALS: MICHAEL GRABNER 12
ASSISTS: RYAN McDONAGH 13
POINTS: J.T. MILLER 18
FACE OFF%: MICHAEL GRABNER 66.67%
+/-: MICHAEL GRABNER +19
GWG: DAN GIRARDI 3
PPG: BRANDON PIRRI 3
GOALIE STATS:
HENRIK LUNDQVIST 9-6-0 GAA: 2.27 SV%: .938
ANTTI RAANTA 5-0-0 GAA: 2.05 SV%: .918
NYR TEAM STATS
2nd Overall NHL
1st Metropolitan Division
POINTS: 28 (Rank #2)
WIN%: 0.725 (Rank #2)
GOALS FOR: 81 (Rank #1)
GOALS AGAINST: 46 (Rank #8)
POWER PLAY GOALS: 13 (Rank #11)
SHORT HANDED GOALS: 3 (Rank #1)
POWER PLAY GOALS AGAINST: 8 (Rank #4)
POWER PLAY RANK: 21.67 (Rank #9)
PENALTY KILL: 85.45 (Rank #8)
SHUTOUTS: 1
EMPTY NET GOALS: 5
SHOOTOUTS: 0/1
Today in NYR History November 23:
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
NYR TODAY Tues. 11/22: Post Game Stats, Prospects, Alumni Birthdays, Today in NYR History
Rangers Post Game Stats:
Captain Ryan McDonagh notched two assists and established a single-game career-high with a plus five rating last night in Pittsburgh.
Goaltender Antti Raanta improved his season record to 5-5-0 and has a GAA of 2.05 and a .938 Save percentage.
Rangers have won at least 14 of its first 20 games of one season for the fourth time in #NYR90 history (1971-72, 1972-73, 2015-16, and 2016-17)
Rangers have tallied five or more goals in 10 of its first 20 games in a season for the second time in franchise history (also in 1971-72).
Rangers are the first NHL team that has recorded five or more goals in 10 of its first 20 games in one season since OTT and PHI in 2005-06.
Rangers Prospect Notes:
Igor Shesterkin is the only goaltender who ranks third or better in the KHL in GAA (2nd), SV% (T-2nd), and SO (1st) this season.
Sean Day is tied for second among OHL defensemen in goals (seven) and leads OHL defensemen in goals per game (0.44) in 2016-17.
NYR Alumni Birthday November 22:
Albert LeDuc D (1933-1934) Bert Marshall D (1972-1973)
Today in NYR History November 22:
1980: Craig Patrick is named as the 18th head coach in Rangers history.
Captain Ryan McDonagh notched two assists and established a single-game career-high with a plus five rating last night in Pittsburgh.
Goaltender Antti Raanta improved his season record to 5-5-0 and has a GAA of 2.05 and a .938 Save percentage.
Rangers have won at least 14 of its first 20 games of one season for the fourth time in #NYR90 history (1971-72, 1972-73, 2015-16, and 2016-17)
Rangers have tallied five or more goals in 10 of its first 20 games in a season for the second time in franchise history (also in 1971-72).
Rangers are the first NHL team that has recorded five or more goals in 10 of its first 20 games in one season since OTT and PHI in 2005-06.
Rangers Prospect Notes:
NYR Alumni Birthday November 22:
Today in NYR History November 22:
Monday, November 21, 2016
NEW YORK RANGERS POST GAME REPORT
Rangers score five unanswered goals to defeat Penguins 5-2
What looked like it was going to be along night for the New York Rangers after a 2 goal first period for the Penguins turned into another comeback game for the Blueshirts.
Three goals in the second period by Rick Nash, Michael Grabner and J.T. Miller along with two in the final period by Kevin Hayes and an empty net goal that sealed the deal for New York by Derek Stepan. Antti Raanta with another solid game in net for the Rangers finished the night with 29 saves including a flurry of shots in the last two minutes of the game.
Michael Grabner's 2nd period goal, his 12th puts him tied for the league lead with Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and Winnipeg's Patrick Laine. Grabner leads the league in even strength goals as well with 12.
J.T. Miller scored his first NHL career short handed goal and also earned himself the Broadway Hat.
Prior to the game Rangers Head Coach Alain Vigneault announced that Rookie Pavel buchnevich will miss 2-3 weeks but has no structural damage to his back.
NEXT GAME: The Rangers bring it home and look to take game number two from the Pens on Wednesday 7:00 PM!
FINAL GAME STATS
NEW YORK RANGERS 5 PITTSBURGH PENGUINS 2
SOG: NYR 36 PIT 31
POWER PLAY: NYR 0/1 PIT 0/2
GOALTENDERS:
New York - A. Raanta (29 SV) W
Pittsburgh - M. Fleury (31 SV) L
SCORING SUMMARY
1ST PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
01:02 Pittsburgh Jake Guentzel (1) ASST: Phil Kessel (13), Trevor Daley (5) 0-1
13:12 Pittsburgh Jake Guentzel (2) ASST: Evgeni Malkin (9), Phil Kessel (14) 0-2
2ND PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
04:51 New York Rick Nash (8) 1-2
14:23 New York Michael Grabner (12) ASST: Ryan McDonagh (12) 2-2
19:11 New York SHG - J.T. Miller (8) ASST: Kevin Hayes (9) 3-2
3RD PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
12:46 New York Kevin Hayes (9) ASST: Ryan McDonagh (13) 4-2
18:37 New York EN - Derek Stepan (3) 5-2
PENALTY SUMMARY
1ST PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
02:15 Pittsburgh Kris Letang - High-sticking - 2 minutes
02:15 New York Josh Jooris - Slashing - 2 minutes
17:12 New York Dan Girardi - Roughing - 2 minutes
17:12 Pittsburgh Evgeni Malkin - Cross-checking - 2 minutes
2ND PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
05:31 New York Jesper Fast - Tripping - 2 minutes
11:56 Pittsburgh Sidney Crosby - Interference - 2 minutes
18:49 New York Brady Skjei - Interference - 2 minutes
3RD PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
No Penalties
3 STARS OF THE GAME:
1. RYAN McDONAGH NYR
2. Jake Guentzel PIT
3. KEVIN HAYES NYR
BROADWAY HAT:
J.T. MILLER
What looked like it was going to be along night for the New York Rangers after a 2 goal first period for the Penguins turned into another comeback game for the Blueshirts.
Three goals in the second period by Rick Nash, Michael Grabner and J.T. Miller along with two in the final period by Kevin Hayes and an empty net goal that sealed the deal for New York by Derek Stepan. Antti Raanta with another solid game in net for the Rangers finished the night with 29 saves including a flurry of shots in the last two minutes of the game.
Michael Grabner's 2nd period goal, his 12th puts him tied for the league lead with Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and Winnipeg's Patrick Laine. Grabner leads the league in even strength goals as well with 12.
J.T. Miller scored his first NHL career short handed goal and also earned himself the Broadway Hat.
Prior to the game Rangers Head Coach Alain Vigneault announced that Rookie Pavel buchnevich will miss 2-3 weeks but has no structural damage to his back.
NEXT GAME: The Rangers bring it home and look to take game number two from the Pens on Wednesday 7:00 PM!
FINAL GAME STATS
NEW YORK RANGERS 5 PITTSBURGH PENGUINS 2
SOG: NYR 36 PIT 31
POWER PLAY: NYR 0/1 PIT 0/2
GOALTENDERS:
New York - A. Raanta (29 SV) W
Pittsburgh - M. Fleury (31 SV) L
SCORING SUMMARY
1ST PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
01:02 Pittsburgh Jake Guentzel (1) ASST: Phil Kessel (13), Trevor Daley (5) 0-1
13:12 Pittsburgh Jake Guentzel (2) ASST: Evgeni Malkin (9), Phil Kessel (14) 0-2
2ND PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
04:51 New York Rick Nash (8) 1-2
14:23 New York Michael Grabner (12) ASST: Ryan McDonagh (12) 2-2
19:11 New York SHG - J.T. Miller (8) ASST: Kevin Hayes (9) 3-2
3RD PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS SCORE
12:46 New York Kevin Hayes (9) ASST: Ryan McDonagh (13) 4-2
18:37 New York EN - Derek Stepan (3) 5-2
PENALTY SUMMARY
1ST PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
02:15 Pittsburgh Kris Letang - High-sticking - 2 minutes
02:15 New York Josh Jooris - Slashing - 2 minutes
17:12 New York Dan Girardi - Roughing - 2 minutes
17:12 Pittsburgh Evgeni Malkin - Cross-checking - 2 minutes
2ND PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
05:31 New York Jesper Fast - Tripping - 2 minutes
11:56 Pittsburgh Sidney Crosby - Interference - 2 minutes
18:49 New York Brady Skjei - Interference - 2 minutes
3RD PERIOD
TIME TEAM DETAILS
No Penalties
3 STARS OF THE GAME:
1. RYAN McDONAGH NYR
2. Jake Guentzel PIT
3. KEVIN HAYES NYR
BROADWAY HAT:
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