BOUNCE BACK - Since Dec. 22, 2015, the Rangers have posted a 21-4-0 record in the game following a loss (regulation or overtime/shootout). New York has posted a 4-0-0 record in games following a loss in 2016-17.
GOALS GALORE - The Rangers have registered 62 goals through the first 15 games of the 2016-17 season. New York has recorded at least 62 goals in the first 15 contests of a season for the first time since 1990-91 and has tallied at least 62 goals in the first 15 games of a season for the seventh time in franchise history. New York leads the NHL in goals per game this season (4.13) and is the only NHL team averaging more than 4.00 goals per game in 2016-17.
FOUR SCORE - The Rangers have registered four or more goals in 10 of their first 15 games this season. New York has tallied four or more goals in at least 10 of its first 15 games of a season for the fifth time in franchise history (1984-85, 1988-89, 1989-90, and 1990-91).
MAKING THE DIFFERENCE - The Rangers lead the NHL in goal differential this season (plus-27; 62 goals for, 35 goals against). The Rangers' plus-27 goal differential through 15 games this season is the third-best goal differential the team has posted through the first 15 games of any season in franchise history.
WINNING WAYS - The Rangers have won six of their last seven games (6-1-0; dating back to Oct. 30 vs. Tampa Bay. In addition, the Rangers have won nine of their last 11 games (9-2-0; dating back to Oct. 22 at Washington) and 10 of their last 13 contests (10-3-0; dating back to Oct. 17 vs. San Jose).
TOP TEN- Ten different Rangers - including nine different forwards - registered a point in tonight's contest.
ROAD WARRIORS - The Rangers are tied for second in the NHL - and lead Eastern Conference teams - in road wins since the start of the 2013-14 season (75).
TWO GOOD- The Rangers have allowed two goals or fewer in nine of the last 12 games, dating back to Oct. 19 vs. Detroit. The Blueshirts have won 35 of the last 36 games in which they allowed two goals or fewer, dating back to Dec. 15, 2015 (35-1-0).
SECOND HELPING - New York outscored Calgary, 2-0, in the second period of tonight's contest. Through 15 games this season, the Rangers have outscored their opponents, 28-8, in the second period.
FLAMING HOT - The Rangers have earned at least one point in each of their last five games against Calgary, dating back to Dec. 16, 2014 (4-0-1 record over the span). New York has earned at least one point in eight of its last nine contests against Calgary, dating back to Nov. 22, 2010 (7-1-1 record over the span).
Three Stars on Broadway
Henrik Lundqviststopped 35 of 36 shots he faced and earned the win in tonight's contest. In his last eight starts, Lundqvist has posted a 7-1-0 record, along with a 1.88 GAA, a .934 SV%, and 1 SO. In the two games in which Lundqvist has made 30 or more saves this season, he has posted a 2-0-0 record, along with a 0.50 GAA, a .986 SV% (70 saves on 71 shots), and 1 SO.
Michael Grabnerregistered the first goal of the game. He leads the NHL in even strength goals (eight), and he leads the Rangers in goals (eight) in 2016-17. Grabner has tallied a goal/point in four of the last seven games, tallying eight points (six goals, two assists) over the span.
Brady Skjeirecorded two shots on goal and posted a plus-two rating in 18:40 of ice time in tonight's contest. He was selected as the Third Star of the game.
