Rangers Prepare for Key Matchup Against Lightning in Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. — The New York Rangers are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcast on TNT and HBO Max, with coverage on ESPN 1050 AM radio. The Rangers are coming off a strong performance, winning five of their last seven games and securing points in six of their last nine contests with a record of 5-3-1.

The Rangers are currently tied for the league lead in road wins with seven and second in road points with 15. Their five regulation wins on the road tie them for the most in the NHL. This season, New York has impressed defensively, allowing the fewest goals against per game on the road at 1.89, and ranks fourth-fewest overall in the league with an average of 2.53 goals against.

New York has shown dominance with a plus-12 goal differential on the road, the second-best in the NHL. They have allowed only 17 goals on the road, which is the fourth fewest this season. In addition, the Rangers excel in faceoffs, boasting a win percentage of 55.4 on the road, ranking second in the league. Overall, they rank fourth in faceoff win percentage at 53.6.

Rangers goalies have combined for a goals against average of 2.51, the fourth lowest, and a save percentage of .906, ranking seventh in the league. They have spent 212:13 leading as the visiting team, the sixth-highest mark in the NHL, and have allowed only 25 goals at 5-on-5, tying for the second fewest.

Rangers forward J.T. Miller, who spent two seasons with Tampa Bay, recorded 23 goals and 42 assists during his tenure with the Lightning. Meanwhile, Urho Vaakanainen is set to play his 200th career game on Wednesday.

On a streak, Adam Fox leads the team with 10 assists, while Mika Zibanejad is tied for the lead in goals scored with five. The Rangers have found success this season, evident by their ranking among the top teams in various statistics.

With their solid performances and a strong roster, the Rangers will look to continue their success against the Lightning as they seek to maintain their position at the top of the league.