OFFICIAL GAME REPORTS GOALIES
Game Summary NYR: H. Lundqvist (OT) NJD: C. Schneider (W)
Event Summary
Shootout Summary
POINT TAKEN – The Rangers extended their point streak to four games (3-0-1) and have earned at least one point in six of their last seven games (4-1-2 record over the span). In addition, the Rangers have earned at least one point in 22 of their last 29 games (18-7-4 record).
LEADING THE WAY – Over the Rangers’ current four-game point streak (dating back to Dec. 15 vs. Los Angeles), the Rangers have led for 136:19, have been tied for 108:04, and have only trailed for 2:33 in a total of 246:56 of playing time.
THREE’S COMPANY – The Rangers have recorded at least three goals in each of the last four games and in 22 of the last 29 games (102 goals; 101 in regulation/overtime).
RESILIENT RANGERS – The Rangers outscored New Jersey, 1-0, when trailing in tonight’s game. The Blueshirts have outscored their opponents, 47-32, in situations when trailing thus far in 2017-18.
TAKING THE METRO – New York has earned at least one point in eight of 12 games against Metropolitan Division opponents this season (5-4-3 record). In addition, the Rangers have earned at least one point in five of their last six games vs. teams in the Metropolitan Division, dating back to Nov. 22 (4-1-1 record).
THIRD PERIOD TALLIES – The Rangers tallied one goal in the third period of tonight’s game. As of the conclusion of tonight’s game, the Blueshirts are tied for the NHL lead in third-period goals this season (46).
HOT AT THE DOT – The Blueshirts won 31 of 54 faceoffs (57.4%) in tonight’s game. The Rangers have posted a faceoff win percentage of 50.0% or better in five of the last six games.
TEAM EFFORT – Nine different Rangers registered a point in tonight’s game.
Henrik Lundqvist made a season-high 45 saves in regulation and overtime, including 22 saves in the second period tonight. Lundqvist also stopped 39 of 40 shots he faced at even strength in the contest. He has helped the Rangers earn at least one point in each of the last four games (3-0-1 record, 1.94 GAA, .949 SV% over the span), and he has stopped 150 of 158 shots he has faced in those four contests. Lundqvist made 40 or more saves in a game for the 24th time in his NHL career; he has posted a 13-3-8 record, along with a 1.72 GAA, a .960 SV%, and 4 SO in those 24 contests. Lundqvist’s 45 saves in tonight’s contest are tied for the fifth-most he has made in a regular season game in his NHL career, and he made at least 45 saves in a game for the first time since Oct. 24, 2015, at Philadelphia (46 saves). In addition, Lundqvist’s 22 saves in the second period were one shy of his career-high for one period (he made 23 saves in the first period on Nov. 21, 2013, at Dallas). Lundqvist has made at least 30 saves in each of the last four games and in six of his last eight appearances. Lundqvist made his 772nd career appearance with the Rangers in tonight’s contest. Among all players (skaters and goaltenders included), Lundqvist is now tied with Adam Graves for the 10th-most regular season appearances as a Ranger in franchise history (Lundqvist is the Rangers’ all-time leader in appearances by a goaltender). In addition, Lundqvist appeared in his 900th career game (regular season and playoffs combined) as a member of the Rangers in tonight’s contest (772 career regular season appearances and 128 career playoff appearances). Lundqvist also appeared in his 100th career NHL shootout in tonight’s game (57-43 career record in the shootout).
Kevin Hayes tallied a goal in the third period, recorded three shots on goal, and posted a plus-one rating. Hayes extended his point streak to four games (three goals, one assist), and he has registered a goal in each of the last two contests. He has also tallied five points (four goals, one assist) in the last seven games.
Jimmy Vesey registered a goal, recorded two shots on goal, and posted a plus-one rating. Vesey has tallied a point in each of the last two games (one goal, one assist) and in three of the last four games (one goal, two assists).
Nick Holden tallied a goal, was credited with two blocked shots and posted a plus-one rating in 23:06 of ice time. Holden has registered three points (one goal, two assists) in the last two games, and he is tied for second among Rangers defensemen in goals this season (two).
Mats Zuccarello registered an assist and recorded three shots on goal in 21:03 of ice time. Zuccarello extended his point streak to five games (one goal, four assists). He has tallied a point in 12 of the last 15 games (five goals, 10 assists over the span), and he has recorded 18 points (five goals, 13 assists) in the last 18 contests. Zuccarello leads the Rangers in assists (21) and points (29) this season.
Paul Carey recorded an assist and posted a plus-one rating. Carey has registered three points (two goals, one assist) in the last two games. In addition, he has notched six points (two goals, four assists) and has posted a plus-five rating in eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents this season.
David Desharnais notched an assist, won nine of 13 faceoffs (69.2%), and posted a plus-one rating. Desharnais has notched three assists/points in the last two games, five assists/points in the last five games, and 10 points (one goal, nine assists) in the last 11 games. Desharnais is tied for third on the Rangers in even strength assists in 2017-18 (13).
Chris Kreider registered an assist, led all skaters with four hits, and recorded three shots on goal. He has recorded a point in four of the last five games (one goal, three assists), and he has registered 12 points (six goals, six assists) in the last 15 games. Thus far this season, 16 of Kreider’s 21 points have either been a goal or the primary assist on a goal.
Pavel Buchnevich tallied an assist in tonight’s contest. Buchnevich has recorded 14 points (six goals, eight assists) in the last 20 games, and he is tied for second on the Rangers in points this season (24).
Brendan Smith registered an assist and posted a plus-one rating. Smith has posted a plus-eight rating over the last nine contests.
Ryan McDonagh tied for the game-high with four blocked shots and posted a plus-one rating while skating in a game-high 28:51 of ice time.
Mika Zibanejad tallied a goal in the shootout, led all skaters with 10 faceoff wins (10-for-17; 58.8%), and led the Rangers with four shots on goal in 18:50 of ice time.
Tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 22): Practice, 12:00 p.m. at MSG Training Center
Next Game: Saturday, Dec. 23 vs. Toronto (7:00 p.m. ET – TV: MSG Network)
*Schedule subject to change
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