Rangers Eye Victory Against Mammoth After Road Success

New York, NY – The New York Rangers conclude a three-game road trip on Saturday night against the Utah Mammoth for their first meeting this season at 7:00 PM MT (9:00 ET). The game will be broadcasted on MSG and ESPN 880 AM.

Currently, the Rangers are tied for the league lead in road wins at nine and hold the second-most road points with 19. They have secured six regulation wins on the road, also tied for the highest in the NHL. Overall, the Rangers have claimed seven victories in their last 12 matchups.

Defensively, New York has permitted an average of 2.31 goals against per game, the third fewest on the road. Their overall goals-against average of 2.64 ranks fourth in the league. The Rangers’ plus-12 goal differential on the road is the second best in the NHL, and they have allowed the third fewest goals at 5-on-5.

Goalie Igor Shesterkin has contributed to this success with a combined save percentage of .907. As a visiting team, the Rangers have spent over 311 minutes leading in their games, which is the second highest in the league.

The Rangers have a strong track record when scoring the first goal, with a record of 9-2-0 in such games. Last season, they led the NHL with 18 shorthanded goals, and this season they are tied for ninth with two shorthanded goals so far.

Connecting the teams, Mammoth forward Kevin Rooney previously played two seasons with the Rangers, recording 26 points. Another notable connection is Mammoth defenseman Nick DeSimone, who hails from East Amherst, NY. Also, Lee Stempniak, the Mammoth’s director of player development, spent part of the 2014-15 season with the Rangers.

The Rangers begin the matchup against Utah with confidence from their recent road performances, hoping to add another win to their successful season.