Henrik Lundqviststopped 25 of 27 shots he faced in today's contest, including 23 of 24 shots he faced at even strength. Through four appearances this season, Lundqvist has stopped 122 of 130 shots he has faced (.938 SV%), including 104 of 108 shots he has faced at even strength (.963 SV% at even strength), and he has allowed two goals in each of his four appearances.*Lundqvist appeared in his 809th career game as a Ranger today; he is two appearances away from tying Jim Neilson (811) for the eighth-most regular season appearances by a Rangers player (skater or goaltender) in franchise history.
Marc Staalnotched an assist, tied for the team-high with three hits, and posted a plus-one rating in 17:22 of ice time.
Brendan Smithregistered an assist, recorded two hits, was credited with two blocked shots, and posted a plus-one rating in 19:09 of ice time. Smith*has recorded a point in each of the last two games (one goal, one assist).
Brady Skjeitied for the game-high with three blocked shots and was credited with two hits while skating in a game-high 26:16 of ice time in today's contest. He has led the Rangers in ice time in each of the last three games. In addition, Skjei logged 10:00 of ice time in the first period of today's contest. Skjei's 26:16 of ice time was the fifth-most he has logged in one regular season game in his NHL career (his career-high is 27:49; Nov. 26, 2017 vs. Vancouver).
