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5 Things to Know: Rangers at Kings

March 25, 2017

BY: DAVID KOLB
Follow @DavidKolbMSG

NEW YORK RANGERS (45-25-4) @ LOS ANGELES KINGS (35-31-7)
Coverage begins at 10 PM on MSG+

The Rangers kick off their California road trip against the Kings in a rematch of the 2014 Stanley Cup Final.

1 Where They Stand

New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings

Tonight the Rangers head to Staples Center to face the Los Angeles Kings for the second time this season

New York is 4-4-2 in the last 10 games

The Blueshirts are 26-9-1 on the road in 2016-17

The Rangers currently own the first Wild Card slot in the Eastern Conference with 90 points

2 Who's Hot

Rangers Nash Home 101316

Rangers’ left wing, Rick Nash scored a goal Wednesday in the Rangers’ 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders

The 32-year-old veteran now has reached the 20-goal plateau for the 12th time in his career

Nash now has 40 points in 69 games this season, including six power play goals and three game-winning tallies

3 Say What?

“We’re focused on playing good hockey, trying to win games, whether they are at home or on the road. We obviously haven’t found success at home, so we’ve got to keep working.”

— Rangers’ captain, Ryan McDonagh said looking forward to the Rangers three-game road trip after losing at home Wednesday to the Islanders on home ice

4 DID YOU KNOW?

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 26: Marian Gaborik #10 of the New York Rangers acknowledges the crowd after he was named star of the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden on January 26, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) — NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 26: Marian Gaborik #10 of the New York Rangers acknowledges the crowd after he was named star of the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden on January 26, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Marian Gaborik played parts of four seasons with the Rangers from 2009-2013, recording 229 points (114 goals, 115 assists) in 255 games for the Blueshirts.

5 Must-See Video

Watch Mats Zuccarello score on the Rangers’ new-look power play Wednesday vs. the Islanders.

Rangers Game Report

Raanta Starts as Rangers Head to LA

Rangers Game Report

Greetings from the Left Coast where tonight the Rangers will be at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles to play against the Kings. The game is the second of two on the season between the teams with the Rangers winning in January 3-2 at The Garden. Henrik Lundqvist was outstanding facing 38 shots and […]

Dave Maloney

Mar 25, 2017

Met Area Musings

Lundqvist’s Return, Isles Playoff Push, Young Devils Step Up

Met Area Musings

Henrik Lundqvist‘s return to the Rangers lineup will be as closely watched as possible playoff opponents. The King could benefit most from his most recent sabbatical. A well-rested and focused Lundqvist heading into the postseason figures to give the Blueshirts what they need in their last line of defense. If Rangers fans are looking for […]

Mar 25, 2017

Hockey Analytics

Which Team is Better Playoff Matchup for Rangers?

Hockey Analytics

By: Chris Boyle Follow @ChrisBoyle33 With the Rangers virtually locked into the first wild card spot, the team’s immediate focus is getting Henrik Lundqvist back in the lineup and keeping the players healthy before the playoffs begin. The Blueshirts’ playoff opponent is still to be determined, but the site sportsclubstats.com has their likely first-round opponent as the Montreal […]

Mar 24, 2017

The Bentley Brothers Brilliance at the Old Garden

This one was right out of a storybook. In fact, the epic game made me cry. As a matter of fact, the storyline probably would be rejected by book editors as too unreal for publication, but it actually happened. It all took place at Madison Square Garden on January 21, 1954 – the night of […]

Mar 24, 2017

According to Carp

No Place Like the Road for Rangers?

According to Carp

I’ve got to tell you, I’m not a big believer in blaming luck. And at the same time, good and back luck decide hockey games all the time. So the Rangers played the Islanders Wednesday at The Garden in a game that was, arguably, decided by some lucky bounces – lucky for the Islanders, unlucky […]

Rick Carpiniello

Mar 23, 2017