The New York Rangers (28-14-8) host the Vancouver Canucks (20-26-4) at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. Vancouver is coming off a high-scoring 5-4 overtime loss against the Devils on Monday. The Canucks committed four penalties in the game, conceding one power play goal. Four players found the net for the Canucks.
Collin Delia only had 29 saves on 34 shots against (.852%) in the loss. New York beat the Flames 5-4 (OT) on Monday. Mika Zibanejad and Filip Chytil both scored twice for the Rangers. Jaroslav Halak surrendered four goals on 32 shots (.875%).
HEAD TO HEAD
The Canucks won both games between the teams last season, including a 5-2 victory in their final meeting in February, their fifth straight win against New York.
Tyler Myers (1G 1A), Matthew Highmore (1G 1A), and J.T. Miller (0G 2A) each had two points to lead Vancouver. Alexis Lafreniere and Ryan Strome were on the scoresheet for New York. Thatcher Demko got the win, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939%).
FACING OFF
Vancouver is averaging 3.32 goals per game for the season, 11th in the NHL, and they are taking on a Rangers team that is allowing just 2.62 goals a game (3rd). Meanwhile, New York has found the net 3.20 times a game on average, 13th in the league, and the Canucks are allowing opponents to score 3.94 goals per game (31st).
The Canucks’ 22.67% power play percentage ranks 13th in the league, while the Rangers are 17th with a conversion rate of 21.15%. While efficient on the power play, Vancouver has been less impressive at penalty killing, as the away team possesses the league’s lowest PK% at 65.75%. New York’s 80.28% ranks 14th in the NHL.
TOP PERFORMERS:
Elias Pettersson and Bo Horvat have been the top skaters for the Canucks this season with 59 and 54 points. Horvat is among the league leaders with his 31 goals (8th). In the net, Demko (3-10-2) is Vancouver’s top goaltender by goals against average. He has a 3.93 GAA and a .883% save percentage.
Spencer Martin (11-13-1) leads the Canucks in games played in goal. He has a GAA of 3.94 and a save percentage of .875%.Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin lead the Rangers in scoring with 52 points apiece.
Zibanejad has 24 goals and 28 assists in 50 games, while Panarin has 12 goals and 40 assists in 50 games. Adam Fox has 10 goals and 39 assists. Igor Shesterkin (21-8-7) is the top goalie for New York with a goals against average of 2.45. He has a save percentage of .918%.
HOME AND AWAY
Vancouver is 10-13-3 on the road this season. New York is 14-9-4 at Madison Square Garden this season.
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