RANGERS AT HURRICANES GAME DAY PREVIEW 3/31

RANGERS IN CAROLINA LOOKING TO PICK UP THE PIECES

New York Rangers (33-37-8) vs Carolina Hurricanes (35-22-11)

TONIGHT 7:00 PM, MSG2, WEPN

PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC

Coming off a disappointing 7-3 loss in the final home game of the 2017-2018 Season Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers will look to sweep the season series against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight in Raleigh.

Tonight is the fourth and final meeting between the Rangers and Hurricanes. The Rangers lead the series 3-0. The Rangers already have won here in Raleigh back on November 22, 6-1 and have two wins on Garden Ice, 5-1 on December 1 and a 6-3 win earlier this month on March 12. In the previous contest Jimmy Vesey tallied his first career NHL Hat Trick. Chris Kreider, Mats Zuccarello and Jesper Fast all have two tallies in the previous three games against the Canees. Rookie Alexandar Georgiev picked up the last win at MSG, Henrik Lundqvist who starts tonight has a win at the Garden and a win here in Raleigh.

GAME DAY TEAM LEADERS

Rangers

POINTS: Mats Zuccarello 51

GOALS: Mika Zibanejad 27

ASSISTS: Mats Zuccarello 35

Hurricanes

POINTS: Sebastian Aho 63

GOALS: Sebastian Aho 27

ASSISTS: Teuvo Teravainen 38

NYR TODAY Saturday 3/31: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays March 31:

Brendan Bell D (2011-2012) Pavel Bure RW (2002-2003) Bill Hicke RW (1964-1967) Fern Perreault LW (1947-1950)

Today in NYR History March 31:

2004: Mark Messier says goodbye to the NHL by scoring a goal in his final game, the Rangers' 4-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at Madison Square Garden. Ten years after Messier delivers the Stanley Cup to the Rangers in 1994 to end their 54-year drought, he scores his final NHL goal with 57 seconds left in the first period. It is the 1,887th point of his NHL career, now third in League history (his 694 goals are eighth). Though Messier doesn't officially announce his retirement until Sept. 12, he certainly acts as if he knows he's calling it a career. He skates around the Garden ice after the game, waving to the sellout crowd and shedding more than a few tears. Messier doesn't play in New York's season finale on April 4 at the Washington Capitals.

RANGERS VS LIGHTNING POST GAME WRAP UP 3/30

Chytil Scores First NHL in Loss to Lightning

by Matt Calamia @MattCalamia / NYRangers.com
March 30th, 2018

The home portion of the 2017-18 season came a close on Friday with a 7-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

In what was an emotional pregame ceremony that included Henrik Lundqvist being presented the 2018 Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award and a video tribute to the returning Ryan McDonagh, Dan Girardi and J.T. Miller, the Rangers said goodbye to The Garden for the summer, as they'll wrap up the season with four games on the road.

After jumping out to a 1-0 lead 5:01 into the game on a goal by Brady Skjei, Tampa scored the next five goals, starting with a pair 1:18 apart early in the middle frame.

Cedric Paquette evened the score at 3:15 before Alex Killorn put the visitors ahead for good at 4:33 of the middle frame.

The Lightning opened things up in the third with three goals in the first 2:38.

Miller, who had an assist on Paquette's goal, scored a power play 35 seconds into the third. It was his ninth goal as a member of the Lightning. Paquette notched his second of the game 1:18 later that made it 4-1.

Brayden Point finished the scoring when his wrist shot from the slot made it 5-1.

"I don't know. A few minutes of bad play," Mika Zibanejad said. "They're a good team and they're going to take advantage of their chances and that's what happened."

Filip Chytil scored his first NHL goal at 8:14 of the third when Mats Zuccarello shot went wide, but caromed back in front for Chytil to bury into the empty net. It was his second point in three games following his recall from Hartford (AHL) on Sunday.

The 18-year-old said he's gaining confidence with each passing game in the NHL.

"I think I'm more confident after every shift and I love scoring goals," he said. "It's something special and I'm really glad my first goal was in Madison Square Garden."

Coach Alain Vigneault said too many of his players "had an off night," but Chytil's production was a positive he could take.

"I thought Filip had a good game. He showed some real good speed, he had a couple good looks, got his first NHL goal," Vigneault said. "From an individual stand point, that was a good step today."

Chris Kreider added his 16th of the season to make it a two-goal lead with 3:29 remaining in the game, but Point's second of the night into an empty net iced the game with 1:44 to play, and Girardi scored another with 34 seconds remaining.
Now the Rangers close out the season with four straight on the road, starting with Carolina Saturday night. And while they'll be local with tilts against the Devils, Islanders and Flyers, there was disappointment in not leaving The Garden with two points.

"The season has been tough," Zibanejad said. "It hasn't been as we were hoping and as we wanted. To not be able to finish it off with a win in front of the fans is disappointing. It's unfortunate to not give them something and get ourselves a good feeling at least winning the last home game. It's just empty."

AND THE STEVEN McDONALD EXTRA EFFORT AWARD GOES TO...

Lundqvist Named Winner of the 2017-18 Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award

by New York Rangers @NYRangers / NYRangers.com
March 30th, 2018

The New York Rangers announced that Henrik Lundqvist has been named the winner of the 2017-18 Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award, presented by Northwell Health.

The Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award is presented annually to the Ranger who, as chosen by the fans, "goes above and beyond the call of duty." This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award. The award, which has been given annually since the 1987-88 season, bears the name of New York City Police Detective Steven McDonald, who was shot and injured in the line of duty on July 12, 1986 and passed away on January 10, 2017.

This year, in honor of Steven's legacy, Rangers fans had an opportunity to nominate those who continuously give the Extra Effort in their community. A select group of these nominees will be honored tonight as part of the Rangers' Blueshirts of Our Backs Ceremony following tonight's game.

Lundqvist has appeared in 60 games with the Rangers this season, posting a 25-24-7 record, along with a 2.94 GAA, a .915 SV%, and 2 SO. He represented the Rangers at the 2018 NHL All-Star Game, as he made his fourth career NHL All-Star appearance (2009, 2011, 2012, 2018). Lundqvist ranks fifth in the NHL in saves (1,748) and is tied for sixth in the NHL in appearances this season. He has made at least 30 saves in 34 of his 60 appearances thus far in 2017-18, and he ranks second among NHL goaltenders in games with 30 or more saves this season.

The 6-1, 180-pounder has accomplished several feats during the 2017-18 season. Lundqvist made 50 saves and earned a win in two consecutive games on Feb. 28, 2018 at Vancouver and Mar. 2, 2018 at Calgary, becoming the first goaltender in NHL history to make at least 50 saves and register a win in two straight contests. Lundqvist also became the first goaltender in NHL history to earn 20 or more wins in each of his first 13 NHL seasons, and he also became the first goaltender in NHL history to register at least 20 wins in 13 consecutive seasons at any point in a career.

The Are, Sweden, native has appeared in 802 career NHL games over 13 seasons, all with the Rangers, posting a 430-273-83 record, along with a 2.36 GAA, a .919 SV%, and 63 SO. Lundqvist has established several franchise records throughout his career, and he is the Rangers' all-time leader in wins, shutouts, and appearances by a goaltender. Lundqvist, who also won the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award in his rookie season in 2005-06, is the only Rangers goaltender who has won the award twice since it was first presented in 1987-88.

Lundqvist, who also won the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award in his rookie season in 2005-06, is the only Rangers goaltender who has won the award twice since it was first presented in 1987-88.

RANGERS VS LIGHTNING GAME DAY PREVIEW 3/30

RANGERS WRAP UP HOME SEASON AGAINST TAMPA

New York Rangers (33-36-8) vs Tampa Bay Lightning (55-22-4)

TONIGHT 7:00 PM, MSG, WEPN

Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY

Tonight the Rangers close out their 2017-2018 Home Ice Season against some familiar faces. Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller return to MSG for the first time since the deadline trade that sent them to Tampa Bay. The Rangers will also see former teammates Dan Girardi and Anton

Stralman.

Along with the reunion of sorts, tonight is the Rangers Annual Steven MacDonald Award presentation for the Rangers that gives the Extra Effort during the season as voted by the fans along with the final home game tradition of the Blueshirts off our backs following the game.

This is the third and final meeting between the Rangers and Lightning and the first at MSG. The series is split with one win each. The Rangers won the first contest 2-1 in overtime on November 2nd and dropped the last meeting 5-3 on March 8th. Chris Kreider, Mats Zuccarello, Kevin Hayes and Ryan Spooner each have tally against the Bolts. Henrik Lundqvist is 1-1 this season against Tampa and was pulled from the previous contest in the second period after surrendering 4 goals on 3 shots.

The Rangers are looking for their first win in the last six games. The Blueshirts have not picked up two pints in the standings since a 4-3 overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 14th and have only gained two points from overtime losses to St Louis on St Patrick's Day and against Washington this past Thursday.

The Lightning who lost 4-2 to Boston last night trails those same Bruins by one point for the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference first place positions 107-106. Goals and points team leader Nikita Kucherov is three points shy of a 100 point season.

GAME DAY TEAM LEADERS

Rangers

POINTS: Mats Zuccarello 51

GOALS: Mika Zibanejad 27

ASSISTS: Mats Zuccarello 35

Lightning

POINTS: Nikita Kucherov 97

GOALS: Nikita Kucherov 38

ASSISTS: Steven Stamkos 59

NYR TODAY Friday 3/30: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays March 30:

Michael Haley C (2012-2013) Pierre Jarry (1971-1972) Sandy McGregor RW (1963-1964) Corey Millen C (1990-1991)

Today in NYR History March 30:

1969: Harry Howell plays his final game as a Ranger, a 4-0 win over Toronto. The game is Howell's 1,160 as a Ranger, which remains a record.

1975: Rod Gilbert ties a franchise record with five assists in one game in an 8-2 win over Kansas City.

NYR TODAY Thursday 3/29: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays March 29:

Hardy Astrom G (1977-1978) Jerry Byers LW (197710978) Dunc McCallum D (1965-1966) Heartland Monahan RW (1974-1975) Duane Rupp D (1962-1963)

Today in NYR History March 29:

1989: Brian Leetch of the Rangers sets an NHL record for most goals by a rookie defenseman when he scores his 23rd of the season, breaking the mark of 22 set by Barry Beck in 1977-78, in a 4-3 loss against the Detroit Red Wings.

1999: Wayne Gretzky scores the final goal of his NHL career, the game-winner in a 3-1 victory over the Islanders. The goal is the 1,072nd of his professional career (WHA and NHL, regular season and playoffs) putting him ahead of Gordie Howe for the most goals ever scored by a player.

2006: Jaromir Jagr records four assists in a 5-1 win over the New York Islanders to pass Jean Ratelle for most points by a Ranger in a single season with 110.

Chris Kreider Selected as Rangers Nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy

The New York Chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) announced today that Rangers forward Chris Kreider has been selected as the team's nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy in 2017-18. The Bill Masterton Trophy is awarded annually to the NHL player who "best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey."

Kreider has skated in 52 games with the Rangers this season, registering 15 goals and 21 assists for 36 points, along with a plus-five rating and 40 penalty minutes. He was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right arm following the Rangers' game on Dec. 27, 2017 vs. Washington, and he underwent rib resection surgery on Jan. 7, 2018. After missing 24 games due to injury, Kreider returned to the Rangers' lineup on Feb. 23, 2018 vs. Minnesota, and he has registered 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in 15 games since returning to the lineup. In addition, he has worn an 'A' and has served as one of the Rangers' alternate captains in each of the last four games, dating back to Mar. 20, 2018 vs. Columbus.

The Boxford, Massachusetts, native has skated in 375 career NHL regular season games, all with the Rangers, registering 104 goals and 114 assists for 218 points, along with a plus-58 rating and 322 penalty minutes. Kreider was originally selected by the Rangers in the first round, 19th overall, of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

via the Rangers release.

NYR TODAY Tuesday 3/27: Alumni Birthday, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthday March 27:

Curt Bennett C (1972-1973)

Today in NYR History March 27:

1990: The New York Rangers defeat the Quebec Nordiques 7-4 at Le Colisee to clinch first place in their division for the first time since the 1941-42 season, when they finish first in a seven-team NHL. The Rangers enter the third period trailing 4-2 but score five unanswered goals for the win. New York's lineup that night includes nine rookies.

2008: The Rangers defeat the New Jersey Devils for the seventh time during the 2007-08 season.

Ovechkin scores 45th goal, Caps topple Rangers 4-2

By SIMMI BUTTAR
AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK (AP) -- Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals used a fast start to end a perfect road trip.

Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 45th goal and the Capitals extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday night.

T.J. Oshie, Matt Niskanen and Evgeny Kuznetsov also scored for Washington, which went 3-0 at Detroit, Montreal and Madison Square Garden.

Nicklas Backstrom, who had four assists in a win over Montreal on Saturday, added two more to give him 44 this season. Philipp Grubauer made 28 saves.

"Tonight we got really loose in the second two periods there, they really took it to us," Oshie said. "Without Grub, we might be in overtime right now."

Washington increased its lead to five points over two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh for first place in the Metropolitan Division.

"We've still got to keep going and keep getting points every night," Oshie said.

Lias Andersson scored in his NHL debut and Mats Zuccarello added a goal for the Rangers.

Andersson, at 19 years, 164 days, became the youngest player in team history to score in his NHL debut. He broke the mark set by Mike Allison (19 years, 195 days) on Oct. 9, 1980, at Boston.

"It feels good, obviously," Andersson said. "It's always fun to score and especially in your first NHL game, so it was fun."

The Capitals scored four goals in the first period and cruised from there.

"I think we jumped in right away," Ovechkin said. "I think we had pretty good chances in the first couple of shifts. Osh scored, Nisky's goal is pretty sick. How he scored, it was pretty impressive."

Oshie gave the Capitals a 1-0 lead 2:50 into the game with his 18th of the season. Backstrom skated the puck into the zone and had three Rangers near him when he passed to an open Oshie at the right faceoff circle and he beat Alexandar Georgiev with a wrister.

Niskanen made it 2-0 just 2:23 later. Kuznetsov skated with the puck at the blue line and sent a backhand pass to Niskanen, who had plenty of time to score his seventh of the season at 5:13

Ovechkin scored on a one-timer on the power play from his favorite spot in the left faceoff circle at 8:54. Georgiev was pulled after allowing three goals on six shots.

Ondrej Pavelec replaced him and made 26 saves. It was Pavelec's first appearance since Feb. 9 against Calgary.

Kuznetsov finished off the dominant first period with a short-handed goal at 16:39.

"We talked about this road trip," Capitals coach Barry Trotz said. "We've had really terrible starts. We put a lot of emphasis on the first period, obviously. We were able to get their goaltender out and obviously built a lead."

Andersson and Filip Chytil gave the Rangers a glimpse of the franchise's future. Andersson and Chytil, both 2017 first-round draft picks and centers, were promoted from the team's American Hockey League affiliate in Hartford on Sunday.

Chytil centered a line with Kevin Hayes and Zuccarello. Andersson centered a line with Jimmy Vesey and Ryan Spooner and got the Rangers on the board. Andersson cut it to 4-1 late in the second period when Vesey worked the puck behind the net and sent a pass to Andersson, who wristed it past Grubauer at 13:16.

"It was a great feeling to see him score his first goal," Chytil said of Andersson. "It was something special. We will talk about it tonight. It's great that he scored his first goal in his first game."

Chytil assisted on Zuccarello's 16th goal at 4:26 of the third for his first NHL point.

"Both kids had a good game," Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said. "It was an emotional day and an emotional game for them, but I thought they played well."

NOTES: Devante Smith-Pelly, Shane Gersich and Christian Djoos were scratched by the Capitals. ... According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Andersson and Chytil became the first pair of teenagers to get a point in the same game with the Rangers since Dec. 18, 1974 (Ron Greschner and Dave Maloney). Chytil played two games earlier in the season with New York. ... Henrik Lundqvist, David Desharnais, Peter Holland, Paul Carey and Tony DeAngelo were the healthy scratches for the Rangers.

UP NEXT

The teams play the second half of a back-to-back Wednesday night in Washington.

RANGERS VS CAPITALS GAME DAY PREVIEW 3/26

RANGERS FACE CAPITALS IN FIRST OF HOME AND HOME MATCHUP

New York Rangers (33-34-8) vs Washington Capitals (44-24-7)

TONIGHT 7:30 PM, NBCSN, WEPN

Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY

The Rangers and Capitals meet for the first of a home and home matchup tonight at Madison Square Garden and meeting for the fourth and final time in Washington on Wednesday.

New York Rangers General Manager Jeff Gorton announced yesterday that the team has recalled forwards Lias Andersson and Filip Chytil from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League. The Rangers have not yet announced if Andersson or Chytil will be in the lineup for tonight’s game.

The Rangers come into tonight’s contest after a 5-1 win Saturday Night against the Buffalo Sabres. Jimmy Vesey scored two goals in the win, Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad and Neal Pionk each tallied a goal and an assist in the contest. Alexandar Georgiev picked up the win with a personal season high 43 saves against Buffalo including 21 shots in the first period.

This is the third of four meetings between the Rangers and Capitals. So far the season series is split 1-1 with both teams winning on home ice. The Capitals won the first contest in Washington 4-2 on December 6 and the Rangers the second at MSG 1-0 on December 27 in the shootout. Henrik Lundqvist suffered the loss in Washington but stopped 40 of 44 shots on goal. Ondrej Pavelec picked up the home shutout win stopping all 30 shots that he faced not including all 3 shooters he faced in the shootout. Jesper Fast has a goal in the series. Mats Zuccarello scored in the shootout to give the Rangers the win on December 27.

The Metro Division First Place Capitals enter tonight’s game after a 6-4 win in Montreal Saturday Night and having lost only one game in their last five. Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin leads the team with 44 goals and 81 points, Evgeny Kuznetsov leads in assists with 50.

GAME DAY TEAM LEADERS

Rangers

POINTS: Mats Zuccarello 50

GOALS: Mika Zibanejad 27

ASSISTS: Mats Zuccarello 35

Capitals

POINTS: Alex Ovechkin 81

GOALS: Alex Ovechkin 44

ASSISTS: Evgeny Kuznetsov 50

NYR TODAY Monday 3/26: Rangers & Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays March 26:

Roger Leger D (1943-1944) Greg Moore RW (2007-2008) Ulf Samuelsson D (1995-1999)

NY RANGERS BIRTHDAY:

Brady Skjei
Born: March 24, 1994 Lakeville, MN, USA
Defenseman #76 2016-Present
Drafted by Rangers, 1st rd, 28th Pick overall 2012 NHL Entry Draft

Today in NYR History March 26:

1929: Frank Boucher scores in overtime of Game 2 of the Semifinals to give the Rangers a 2-1 win over Toronto to advanced to the Stanley Cup Final.

Rangers Recall Lias Andersson and Filip Chytil From Hartford

New York Rangers General Manager Jeff Gorton announced today that the team has recalled forwards Lias Andersson and Filip Chytil from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Andersson, 19, has skated in 24 AHL games with the Wolf Pack this season, registering five goals and nine assists for 14 points, along with a plus-one rating and eight penalty minutes. Among AHL players younger than 20 years old, Andersson ranks third (min. five games played) in points per game this season (0.58). He tallied his first career AHL assist/point, which was an assist on the game-winning goal in overtime, and posted a plus-one rating while making his AHL debut on Jan. 24 at Utica. In addition, Andersson registered three points (one goal, two assists), including his first career AHL goal, on Feb. 7 vs. Bridgeport. Andersson has also registered 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in his last 18 AHL contests.

The 6-0, 204-pounder began the 2017-18 season with the Frolunda Indians of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) prior to joining the Wolf Pack in the AHL. Andersson skated in 22 SHL games with Frolunda this season, registering seven goals and seven assists for 14 points, along with a plus-six rating and 20 penalty minutes. At the time he played his final SHL game of the season, Andersson ranked second among SHL players younger than 20 years old in goals and points in 2017-18.

Andersson skated in 42 SHL games with HV71 last season, registering nine goals and 10 assists for 19 points, along with a plus-21 rating and 18 penalty minutes. He established SHL career-highs in several categories last season, including games played, goals, assists, points, and plus/minus rating. Andersson ranked eighth in the SHL - and led all junior players (younger than 20 years old) in the league - in plus/minus rating in 2016-17. In addition, he ranked second among all junior players in the SHL in goals and assists, and tied for second among all junior players in the league in points last season. Andersson also registered four goals and one assist for five points in 16 playoff games while helping HV71 win the SHL Championship last season.

Internationally, the Smogen, Sweden, native has represented his country in several tournaments. Most recently, Andersson registered six goals and one assist for seven points, along with a plus-five rating in seven games while helping Sweden earn a silver medal at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship. Andersson, who served as Sweden's captain in the tournament, was selected as one of his team's Best Three Players. In addition, he ranked fourth among all skaters - and led Sweden - in goals during the tournament. Andersson also helped Sweden earn a silver medal at the 2016 IIHF World U18 Championship, as he registered nine points (five goals, four assists) and a plus-three rating in seven games during the tournament, and he was named one of Sweden's Best Three Players.
Andersson was selected by the Rangers in the first round, seventh overall, of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

Chytil, 18, has skated in 45 AHL games with the Wolf Pack this season, registering 11 goals and 20 assists for 31 points, along with four penalty minutes. Chytil's 31 points thus far this season are tied for the 12th-most a player younger than 19 years old has tallied in one season in AHL history. In addition, Chytil leads all AHL players younger than 20 years old in goals and points per game (0.69), and ranks second among all AHL players younger than 20 years old in assists and points in 2017-18. Prior to this season, the last AHL player younger than 19 years old who registered at least 30 points and averaged at least 0.69 points per game in a season was William Nylander in 2014-15. Chytil tallied nine points (three goals, six assists) and posted a plus-five rating in his first six career AHL games. In addition, he registered three points (one goal, two assists), including his first career AHL goal, assist, and point, recorded the game-winning goal, and posted a plus-three rating while skating in his second career AHL game on Oct. 14 at Springfield.

The 6-2, 202-pounder skated in two games with the Rangers at the start of the 2017-18 season. Chytil made his NHL debut in the Blueshirts' 2017-18 regular season opener on Oct. 5 vs. Colorado. At 18 years and 30 days old, Chytil became the fourth-youngest player to appear in a game with the Rangers in franchise history. In addition, he became the first 18-year-old to appear in a game with the Rangers since Dan Blackburn on Apr. 13, 2002 at Philadelphia, as well as the first 18-year-old skater (forward or defenseman) to play in a game with the Rangers since Manny Malhotra on Apr. 18, 1999 vs. Pittsburgh (the contest was Wayne Gretzky's final NHL game). Prior to the start of the regular season, Chytil was named the winner of the 2017 Lars-Erik Sjoberg Award, which is given annually to the top Rangers rookie in Training Camp as selected by the media. Chytil became the first Ranger to win the Lars-Erik Sjoberg Award in the same year he was selected in the NHL Entry Draft since Dan Blackburn in 2001. In addition, he is one of four players who have won the award in the same year they were drafted by the Rangers, along with Blackburn, Filip Novak (2000), and Malhotra (1998).

Internationally, the Kromeriz, Czech Republic, native has represented his country in several tournaments. Most recently, Chytil registered four points (two goals, two assists) in seven games while representing the Czech Republic at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship. He also registered five points (two goals, three assists) in five games while representing the Czech Republic at the 2017 IIHF World U18 Championship. In addition, Chytil helped the Czech Republic earn a gold medal at the 2016 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, as he registered four points (three goals, one assist) in five games.

Chytil was selected by the Rangers in the first round, 21st overall, of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

- New York Rangers

NYR TODAY Sunday 3/25: Alumni Birthday, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthday March 25:

Chad Weissman LW (2003-2006)

Today in NYR History March 25:

1994: Brian Leetch scores the 100th goal of his career in a 5-2 win over Vancouver.

RANGERS VS SABRES POST GAME WRAP UP 2/24

RANGERS DOWN SABRES 5-1

SWEEP SEASON SERIES 3-0

A rough start for the Rangers getting outshot 21-3 in the first period turned into a 5-1 win tonight over the visiting Buffalo Sabres.

Goals by Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad, Neal Pionk's first NHL tally & 2 goals from Jimmy Vesey helped Alexandar Georgiev who stopped a season and career high 43 shots on goal.

Kreider extended his points streak to 5 games with a goal and an assist. Zibanejad extended his scoring streak to 5 games and points streak to 7 games with a goal and an assist. Jeser Fast who picked up and assist extended his points streak to 8 games and Neal Pionk with a goal and an assist extended his points streak to 7 games.

FINAL GAME STATS

RANGERS 5 SABRES 1

GOALIES:
NYR Alexandar Georgiev 43 SV. 1 GA

BUF Robin Lehner 8 SV, 4 GA

BUF Linus Ullmark 10 SV, 1 GA

SOG: NYR 23 BUF 44
PPO: NYR 2/3 BUF 1/3
PIM: NYR 11 BUF 11

FO WINS: NYR 25 BUF 32

HITS: NYR 16 BUF 19

TAKEAWAYS: NYR 13 BUF 2

GIVEAWAYS: NYR 9 BUF 10

SCORING SUMMARY

1st Period

16:29 C. Kreider (15) Assists: J. Fast, M Zibanejad 0-1
18:02 J. Vesey (16) Assist: M. Zuccarello 0-2

2nd Period

3:59 N. Pionk (1) Assists: K. Hayes, J Vesey 0-3

8:45 M. Zibanejad (27) (Power Play) Assists: N. Pionk, C Kreider 0-4

14:47 J. Vesey (17) (Power Play) Assists: R. Spooner, K Hayes 0-5

3rd Period

15:26 S. Reinhart (20) (Power Play) Assists: R. O'Reilly, K Okposo 1-5

PENALTY SUMMARY

2nd Period

8:23 J. Nolan: 2:00 Holding
9:17 P. Holland: 5:00 Fighting
9:17 M. Scandella: 5:00 Fighting
10:25 C. Kreider: 2:00 Holding

13:28    J. Eichel: 2:00 Slashing

3rd Period

4:50 R. Sproul: 2:00 Hooking

14:13 M. Zibanejad: 2:00 Tripping

15:33    J. Nolan: 2:00 Hooking

3 STARS OF THE GAME
1. Alexandar Georgiev
2. Jimmy Vesey
3. Neal Pionk

BROADWAY HAT

NEAL PIONK

TEAM COMPARISONS

Buffalo Sabres
Players    G    A    +/-    SOG    PIM
J. Pominville    0    0    0    4    0
J. Gorges    0    0    0    1    0
B. Pouliot    0    0    0    2    0
K. Okposo    0    1    -2    1    0
J. Nolan    0    0    0    2    4
R. O'Reilly    0    1    -1    5    0
M. Scandella    0    0    -1    2    5
S. Wilson    0    0    -1    1    0
J. Larsson    0    0    0    2    0
Z. Girgensons    0    0    -2    1    0
R. Ristolainen    0    0    -1    5    0
N. Baptiste    0    0    0    3    0
C. Nelson    0    0    -3    2    0
S. Reinhart    1    0    -1    4    0
J. Eichel    0    0    -2    4    2
E. Rodrigues    0    0    0    2    0
B. Guhle    0    0    -1    2    0
V. Antipin    0    0    0    1    0
Goalies    GA    SV    SV%   
R. Lehner    4    8    .667   
L. Ullmark    1    10    .909   

New York Rangers
Players    G    A    +/-    SOG    PIM
M. Staal    0    0    1    0    0
C. McLeod    0    0    0    0    0
P. Holland    0    0    0    1    5
R. Spooner    0    1    0    1    0
M. Zuccarello    0    1    2    2    0
K. Hayes    0    2    2    1    0
C. Kreider    1    1    1    2    2
P. Carey    0    0    0    0    0
V. Namestnikov    0    0    0    0    0
M. Zibanejad    1    1    1    4    2
R. Sproul    0    0    2    0    2
R. O'Gara    0    0    0    0    0
J. Fast    0    1    1    4    0
B. Skjei    0    0    2    0    0
P. Buchnevich    0    0    0    1    0
J. Gilmour    0    0    0    1    0
J. Vesey    2    1    2    3    0
N. Pionk    1    1    1    3    0
Goalies    GA    SV    SV%   
A. Georgiev    1    43    .977