The New York Rangers (35-18-9) are on the road to face the Boston Bruins (48-8-5), who will be out to extend their winning run, at TD Garden on Saturday.
New York is playing their first of four games on the road coming off a high-scoring 5-3 loss against the Senators on Thursday. Chris Kreider, Vladimir Tarasenko, and Jacob Trouba scored one apiece for the Rangers.
Mika Zibanejad had two assists to lead the team in scoring. Jaroslav Halak only had 29 saves on 33 shots against (.878%) in the loss. Boston won their ninth straight game, beating the Sabres 7-1 on Thursday.
Jakub Lauko was the leading goal scorer for the Bruins, netting twice. Dmitry Orlov and David Pastrnak both had two assists to lead the team in scoring. Jeremy Swayman saved 26 of 27 shots in the win (.962%).
HEAD TO HEAD
The Bruins have won both games between the teams this season, including a 3-1 victory in their most recent meeting in January, their third straight win against New York.
David Krejci and Brad Marchand each had two points (0G 2A) to lead Boston. Ben Harpur scored New York’s only goal. Swayman got the win, saving 31 of 32 shots (.968%).
FACING OFF
New York is averaging 3.29 goals per game for the season, 12th in the NHL, and they are taking on a Bruins team that is allowing only 2.08 goals a game (1st). Meanwhile, Boston has found the net 3.79 times a game on average, second in the league, and the Rangers are allowing opponents to score 2.79 goals per game (11th).
The Bruins’ 23.56% power play percentage ranks seventh in the league, while the Rangers are 12th with a conversion rate of 22.11%. Boston has been more successful at penalty killing, boasting the league’s highest PK% at 86.89%. New York ranks 17th at 78.41%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 69 and 67 points this season, Artemi Panarin and Zibanejad have been the top skaters for the Rangers. Panarin is among the league leaders with his 50 assists (9th).
In the net, Igor Shesterkin (27-10-7) is New York’s top goaltender. He has a 2.63 GAA and a .910% save percentage.Pastrnak leads the Bruins in scoring with 83 points (4th in the league).
He has 43 goals (2nd in the league) and 40 assists in 61 games. Linus Ullmark (31-4-1) has the best goals against average for Boston at 1.88, best in the league. He has a save percentage of .938%, also best.
HOME AND AWAY
New York is 18-7-5 on the road this season. Boston is looking for a fourth straight home win this season.
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