New York Rangers to Conclude Four-Game West Coast Trip Against Edmonton Oilers

The New York Rangers are set to conclude their four-game trip along the west coast with a matchup against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. The game is scheduled to take place at 10:00 PM Eastern Time and will be broadcast on MSG Network, with radio coverage available on ESPN 880 AM.

Rangers and Oilers Connections

Both teams enter the matchup with a history of notable performances and key player contributions that have shaped their ongoing seasons. The Rangers have experienced recent strong performances from several players, contributing to their current form.

Panarin’s Points

Artemi Panarin, a forward for the Rangers, has been a standout player for the team this season. Panarin has secured points in seven of his last nine games, recording four goals and five assists in that span. He has made a point in 15 of the 18 games this season. Notably, Panarin reached the 10-goal mark in just 14 games this season, making it the fastest a Rangers player has achieved this since Rick Nash in 2014-2015.

Broadway Backstops

The Rangers’ goaltending duo of Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick has been critical to the team’s defensive success, achieving a league-best save percentage of .924. Shesterkin, with eight wins this season, has shown remarkable consistency by allowing two or fewer goals in the majority of his victories. Meanwhile, Jonathan Quick has maintained his unbeaten streak this season, showcasing a 0.91 goals-against average and a .970 save percentage.

Defensive Anchors

Adam Fox, a central figure on the Rangers’ defense, has been pivotal with 16 assists in 17 games, placing him among the top NHL defensemen in both assists and points. His contributions since the 2019-2020 season rank him second in assists among NHL defensemen.

Lafreniere’s Rising Star

Forward Alexis Lafreniere has also been crucial this season, recording 15 points throughout 18 games, marking the quickest he has reached this milestone in his career. Lafreniere serves as a key scorer for the team, with the Rangers enjoying significant success in games where he manages to find the back of the net.

Kreider’s Milestones

Chris Kreider is closing in on notable franchise records, currently accumulating nine goals this season, four of which have been game-winning goals. His career achievements place him high in the Rangers’ historical ranks in multiple scoring categories.

Zibanejad’s Contributions

Mika Zibanejad continues to be a driving force for the Rangers. With several multi-point games this season, he is on track to reach career milestones in goals, assists, and total points. Since joining the Rangers, he has become one of the franchise’s leading contributors in power-play goals.