New York Rangers Face Vegas Golden Knights in Key NHL Matchup

The New York Rangers are set to begin a three-game road trip with a high-stakes matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night at 10:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcast on MSG Network and ESPN 880 AM radio.

Adam Fox, the Rangers’ standout defenseman, has been on a hot streak, recording points in three consecutive games (1 goal, 4 assists) and six assists in his last seven games. Fox’s 31 assists this season rank fifth among NHL defensemen, and he is the first Rangers defenseman to start his career with six consecutive 30-point seasons. He is also nearing a franchise milestone, needing just four points to tie Harry Howell for fifth place on the Rangers’ all-time points list among defensemen.

Artemi Panarin, the Rangers’ leading scorer, has been equally impressive, with 17 goals and 44 points this season. Panarin has points in five of his last seven games (2 goals, 5 assists) and has recorded at least one point in 28 of 39 games this year. Since joining the Rangers in 2019-20, Panarin has 144 multi-point games, the eighth-most in franchise history. He also leads the team in points per game (1.30) and assists per game (0.87).

Vincent Trocheck has been a key contributor in the faceoff circle, winning 60.3% of his draws this season, the third-best percentage in the NHL. Trocheck has also been productive offensively, with five points (3 goals, 2 assists) in his last three games and 16 points (7 goals, 9 assists) in his last 17 games.

Mika Zibanejad is on a five-game point streak (2 goals, 3 assists) and is just two goals away from tying Brian Leetch for 10th place on the Rangers’ all-time goals list. Zibanejad has been a consistent offensive force, with the Rangers posting a 7-1-0 record when he scores a goal this season.

In goal, Igor Shesterkin has been a reliable presence, with 12 wins this season and seven games allowing two or fewer goals in his last 10 starts. Shesterkin has made 40 or more saves in four games this season, with the Rangers boasting a 14-2-1 record in such games during his career.

Will Cuylle, a rising star for the Rangers, has set a career-high with 24 points (11 goals, 13 assists) this season. Cuylle leads the team in plus/minus (+8) and ranks fourth in the NHL with 154 hits.

The Rangers will look to continue their strong play as they face the Golden Knights in what promises to be a thrilling matchup.