In Tempe, Arizona, the New York Rangers, leading the Metropolitan Division with a record of 49-20-4, face off with the Arizona Coyotes, currently seventh in the Central Division at 31-37-5.
The Rangers aim to extend their impressive four-game win streak. Arizona holds a 31-37-5 overall record and holds a 20-17-0 record on home ice. However, they struggle with a 10-19-5 record when they accumulate more penalties than their opponent.
The Rangers, with a strong 49-20-4 overall record, have been outstanding on the road at 23-11-4. They excel when scoring power-play goals, evidenced by their 22-11-0 record in such games.
This matchup marks the second meeting between the teams this season, with the Rangers emerging victorious in the previous encounter with a 2-1 win.
Key players to watch include Clayton Keller, with 31 goals and 36 assists for the Coyotes, and Logan Cooley, who has tallied six goals and two assists in the last 10 games.
For the Rangers, Chris Kreider leads with 34 goals and 32 assists, while Artemi Panarin has contributed eight goals and seven assists in the past 10 games.
In their recent performances, the Coyotes have gone 6-4-0, averaging 3.7 goals and 5.5 assists per game while conceding 2.5 goals per game. Meanwhile, the Rangers have posted an impressive 8-2-0 record, averaging 3.7 goals and 5.7 assists per game while allowing 2.7 goals per game.
Jonathan Quick looking to make history today with a win. He will be the Winningest American-born goaltender! LGR!
