VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS NOTES:
GOLDEN KNIGHTS UPCOMING GAMES
Golden Knights 2022-23 Record: 29-16-3, 61 points (14-13-0 at Home, 15-4-3 on Road)
DATE OPPONENT TELEVISION RADIO SPANISH RADIO
Jan. 27 at New York Rangers AT&T SportsNet Fox Sports 98.9 FM/1340 AM None
Jan. 28 at New York Islanders AT&T SportsNet Fox Sports 98.9 FM/1340 AM None
Feb. 7 at Nashville Predators AT&T SportsNet Fox Sports 98.9 FM/1340 AM None
Feb. 9 at Minnesota Wild AT&T SportsNet Fox Sports 98.9 FM/1340 AM None
Feb. 12 vs. Anaheim Ducks AT&T SportsNet Fox Sports 98.9 FM/1340 AM Deportes 1460 AM
GOLDEN KNIGHTS LAST GAME RECAP
January 24 – Vegas Golden Knights 2, New Jersey Devils 3 OT
The Vegas Golden Knights (29-17-3) were defeated by the New Jersey Devils (31-12-4), 3-2, in overtime on Tuesday night at Prudential Center. Ondrej Palat got the socring started less than four minutes into the game. In the second, Ben Hutton and William Karlsson scored 2:51 apart to give the Golden Knights a 2-1 edge. Dougie Hamilton scored with 1:10 to go in regulation and added the overtime winner at 3:54 to give New Jersey the 3-2 victory.
LAST GAME BY THE NUMBERS
- Hutton’s goal was his second of the season
- Karlsson’s goal was his eighth point in 10 games (4-4—8)
- Logan Thompson stopped 33 of 36 shots, good for a .917 save percentage
Against the Rangers
Vegas’ contest with New York on Friday is the second of two meetings this season. The Golden Knights own a 6-3-0 record against the Rangers and have only lost once at Madison Square Garden. Vegas’ one loss at New York came in the first ever meeting between the clubs on Oct. 31, 2017. In their most recent meeting on Dec. 7, 2022, the Golden Knights suffered a 5-1 loss, with the lone goal scored by Jonathan Marchessault. Marchessault has three goals in his last two games against the Rangers as well as the game-deciding goal in a shootout win the last time Vegas played at MSG.
2022-23 Season NYR Series: 0-1-0 (Home: 0-1-0, Road: 0-0-0)
Dec. 7 – at Vegas (Vegas 1, New York 5)
Jan. 28 – at New York
2021-22 Season NYR Series: 2-0-0 (Home: 1-0-0, Road: 1-0-0)
Dec. 17 – at New York (Vegas 3, New York 2 SO)
Jan. 6 – at Vegas (Vegas 5, New York 1)
NEW YORK RANGERS NOTES:
LAST GAME
Toronto Maple Leafs 3, New York Rangers 2 – Overtime – January 25, 2023 – Scotiabank Arena
NYR Goals: F. Chytil (14, 15)
TOR Goals: P. Holmberg (5), T. Liljegren (4), M. Marner (18 – OTW)
NYR Goalie: I. Shesterkin (OTL – 32/35)
TOR Goalie: I. Samsonov (W – 27/29)
NYR Shots: 29
TOR Shots: 35
NYR PP: 0/2
NYR PK: 3/3
RECAP/NOTES: On Wednesday night in Toronto, the Rangers fell to the Maple Leafs in overtime, 3-2. New York extended its road point streak to six-straight games (3-0-3). Toronto native Will Cuylle made his NHL debut in the overtime loss, becoming the second Toronto native to make his NHL debut in the city while playing for the Rangers (Jim Drummond on Jan. 9, 1945).
RANGERS RUNDOWN
- The New York Rangers play their final game ahead of the All-Star Break when the Vegas Golden Knights come to Madison Square Garden (7:00 PM ET – TV: MSG Network – Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM). For the last time this season, the Rangers will wear their reverse retro jerseys tonight.
- The Blueshirts have earned points in three of their last four games (2-1-1) and 10 of their last 12 games (7-2-3). Dating back to November 30, Rangers have points in 20 of their last 25 contests (16-5-4) and their .720 points percentage ranks tied for third in the NHL.
- Tonight, Chris Kreider is set to play in his 700th career game, all of which have come with the Rangers. He will become the 13th player in franchise history to notch 700-plus games with the team.
- The Blueshirts have allowed the sixth fewest goals per game with a 2.63 clip and since Dec. 5, their 2.32 GA/GP is tied for second fewest.
- New York’s 59 third period goals rank tied for fifth in the NHL and their plus-14 third period goal differential ranks fourth.
- The Rangers have points in three of their last four games against Vegas (2-1-1) and at home all-time have points in three of four games against the Golden Knights.
- The Rangers defensemen group has collected 117 points, the fourth most in the NHL and 91 assists, the fifth most. 28.2 percent of all Rangers points this season have been contributed to a defenseman.
UPCOMING GAMES (ALL TIMES ET)
DATE/TIME OPPONENT/LOCATION TV RADIO
Feb. 6/7:30 PM Calgary/MSG MSG Network TBD
Feb. 8/8:00 PM Vancouver/MSG MSG Network TBD
Feb. 10/7:00 PM Seattle/MSG MSGSN TBD
Feb. 11/7:00 PM Carolina/PNC Arena MSG 2 TBD
Feb. 15/10:00 PM Vancouver/Rogers Arena MSGSN TBD
LAST FIVE GAMES
DATE OPPONENT RESULT
Jan. 25 at Toronto OTL. 3-2
Jan. 23 Florida W, 6-2
Jan. 19 Boston L, 3-1
Jan. 16 at Columbus W, 3-1
Jan. 15 Montreal L, 2-1
INJURIES (31 MGL)
PLAYER INJURY DATES MISSED CONS. GAMES MISSED
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
January 26 – Ben Harpur agreed to terms on two-year contract extension.
January 24 – Will Cuylle recalled from Hartford. Sammy Blais assigned to Hartford on conditioning stint.
January 22 – Jonny Brodzinski re-assigned to Hartford. Julien Gauthier activated off IR.
January 17 – Ryan Carpenter re-assigned to Hartford.
ALL-TIME RECORD 3-4-2 (8 PTS)
2022-23 1-0-0
2021-22 0-1-1
NYR HOME 1-1-2 (4 PTS)
NYR AWAY 2-3-0 (4 PTS)
LAST FIVE MEETINGS 2-2-1
LEADING SCORER(S) – CURRENT RANGERS IN CAREER G: Zibanejad (8) – A: Panarin (9) – Pts: Zibanejad (14)
LEADING SCORER(S) – ALL-TIME IN GAMES W/NYR G: Zibanejad (8) – A: Zibanejad (6) – Pts: Zibanejad (14)
SPECIAL TEAMS
- The Rangers have been perfect on the penalty kill in three of their last four games (12-for-13).
- New York has averaged the fourth fewest PIM/GP with a 7.5 mark.
- The Rangers’ plus-28:44 special teams time differential is the sixth highest clip in the NHL.
