The New York Rangers, currently leading the Metropolitan Division, are set to face off against the St. Louis Blues. The Rangers boast an impressive 21-8-0 record in home games and an overall standing of 40-18-4. Notably, their success surges to 19-10-0 when securing a power-play goal.
On the other end, the St. Louis Blues enter the game with a 32-28-3 overall record and a road record of 14-17-2. The Blues exhibit remarkable strength, holding a commanding 25-3-1 record in games where they score three or more goals. The upcoming game marks the second encounter between these teams this season, with the Blues claiming victory in their previous matchup with a score of 5-2.
Key performers for the Rangers include Artemi Panarin with an impressive tally of 35 goals and 49 assists, while Chris Kreider has been a consistent force with seven goals and two assists in the past 10 games. On the Blues’ side, Former Ranger Pavel Buchnevich stands out with 23 goals and 25 assists, complemented by Robert Thomas, who has contributed one goal and eight assists in the recent 10-game stretch.
In the last 10 games, the Rangers have displayed dominance with a 7-2-1 record, averaging 3.6 goals and 5.9 assists per game. Meanwhile, the Blues have faced a tougher stretch, recording a 3-6-1 record and averaging two goals and 3.4 assists per game.
Face off is at 7:30 PM. MSG