Ryan Stromerecorded a power play goal and registered two shots on goal. Strome was selected as the game's Third Star. He has recorded five points (three goals, two assists) in the last six games, 10 points (six goals, four assists) in the last 14 games, and 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in the last 19 games. Since he was acquired by the Rangers on Nov. 16, he ranks third on the Rangers in goals (13). Strome's 14 goals this season (13 with the Rangers and one with Edmonton) are the second-most he has recorded in one season in his career (his career-high is 17 - 2014-15 with NY Islanders).
Henrik Lundqviststopped 27 of 29 shots in tonight's game.*He played his 50,000th career minute in the NHL (as well as his 50,000th career minute with the Rangers) in tonight's contest. Lundqvist is the 11th goaltender in NHL history who has played at least 50,000 career minutes and only the third goaltender in NHL history who has done so with one franchise(Brodeur - New Jersey; Tony Esposito - Chicago).
Brendan Smithtallied a goal and recorded five shots on goal in tonight's contest. He has registered nine shots on goal over the last two games.
Kevin Shattenkirktallied a power play assist and tied for the game-high with six shots on goal in 22:19 of ice time while skating in his 600th career NHL game in tonight's contest. He has notched an assist/point in four of the last six games and in eight of his last 12 games, and he has registered 12 assists/points in his last 17 games. Shattenkirk leads Rangers defensemen in assists this season (24).
Pavel Buchnevichnotched a power play assist and registered four shots on goal in 19:21 of ice time. He has recorded a point in three of the last four games (two goals, one assist) and has registered six points (five goals, one assist) in the last nine games.
Brett Howdentallied an assist, won 11 of 15 faceoffs (73.3%), and posted a plus-one rating.
Neal Pionkrecorded an assist, led all skaters with five hits, and posted a plus-one rating.
John Gilmour*led the Rangers with four blocked shots and registered two shots on goal in 18:43 of ice time. Gilmour, who was recalled by the Rangers yesterday, skated in his first NHL game of the 2018-19 season in tonight's contest.
