NEW YORK RANGERS NOTES:
LAST GAME
New York Rangers 6, Florida Panthers 2 – January 23, 2023 – Madison Square Garden
NYR Goals: A. Fox (10), M. Zibanejad (21, 22), J. Vesey (8), A. Lafreniere (6), F. Chytil (13)
FLA Goals: C. Verhaege (23), A. Barkov (13)
NYR Goalie: I. Shesterkin (W – 33/35)
FLA Goalie: A. Lyon (L – 20/25)
NYR Shots: 26
FLA Shots: 35
NYR PP: 1/1
NYR PK: 1/2
RECAP/NOTES: Three players recorded three-point games en route to the Rangers 6-2 win over Florida on Monday night
at MSG. At home, New York has now won eight of its last 11 games dating back to December 5. The Blueshirts scored six
goals for the eighth time this season, the third most in the NHL.
RANGERS RUNDOWN
- The New York Rangers travel to Toronto for a meeting with the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena (7:00 PM ET – TV: TNT –
Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM). After tonight, the Blueshirts will play their next four games at MSG. - The Blueshirts have won four of their last six, seven of their last 10 games and have earned points in nine of their last 11
games (7-2-2). Dating back to November 30, Rangers have points in 19 of their last 24 contests (16-5-3). - On the road, the Rangers have earned a point in five-straight games (3-0-2) and nine of their last 10 contests (7-1-2). New
York has points in 16 of its last 19 games (13-3-3) away from home. The Blueshirts’ .705 road points percentage ranks sixth
in the league. - The Blueshirts have allowed the fifth fewest goals per game with a 2.62 clip.
- New York’s 59 third period goals rank tied for fifth in the NHL and their plus-15 third period goal differential ranks
fourth. - The Rangers enter tonight’s game with wins in five of their last six games against Toronto and wins in seven of their last
nine contests against them. On the road, the Blueshirts have won three of their last four against the Maple Leafs. - The Blueshirts have recorded the eighth most shots (tied) per game (32.7) and have allowed the eighth fewest shots per
game (29.3) in the NHL. - On Tuesday, the Rangers recalled forward Toronto native Will Cuylle from Hartford. If Cuylle makes his NHL debut
against the Maple Leafs tonight, he would be the first Toronto native to make his NHL debut in the city since Connor
Brown for the Maple Leafs on March 17, 2016 against the Panthers. He would become the first Toronto native to make his
NHL debut in Toronto for a team other than the Maple Leafs since Kirk Tomlinson of the North Stars on Feb. 24, 1988.
Only one Toronto native has made his NHL debut in the city while playing for the Rangers: Jim Drummond on Jan. 9,
1945. - The Rangers defensemen group has collected 117 points, the fourth most in the NHL and 91 assists, the fifth most. 28.5
percent of all Rangers points this season have been contributed to a defenseman. - Six Rangers have scored 10-plus goals this year, tied for the seventh most in the NHL.
UPCOMING GAMES (ALL TIMES ET)
DATE/TIME OPPONENT/LOCATION TV RADIO
Jan. 27/7:00 PM Vegas/MSG MSG Network ESPN 98.7 FM
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
LAST FIVE GAMES
DATE OPPONENT RESULT
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
Jan. 12 Dallas OTW, 2-1
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
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 237-282-95-7 (576 PTS)
2022-23 1-0-0
2021-22 2-1-0
NYR HOME 136-116-56-4 (332 PTS)
NYR AWAY 101-166-39-3 (244 PTS)
LAST FIVE MEETINGS 4-1-0
LEADING SCORER(S) – CURRENT RANGERS IN CAREER G: Zibanejad (10) – A: Trocheck (16) – Pts: Trocheck/ Zibanejad (20)
LEADING SCORER(S) – ALL-TIME IN GAMES W/NYR G: Bathgate (51) – A: Bathgate (82) – Pts: Bathgate (133)
2022-23 SEASON SERIES
December 15 at MSG W, 5-3
January 25 at Scotiabank Arena 7:00 PM ET
April 13 at MSG 7:00 PM ET
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS NOTES:
LAST GAME
Score: Toronto 5 vs. New York Islanders 2
Date: Monday, January 23, 2023
TOR Goals: Nylander (2x), Tavares (PP), Järnkrok, Matthews
NYI Goals: Lee (2x)
TOR Goaltender: Samsonov, 31/33, .939 SV%
NYI Goaltender: Sorokin, 34/39, .872 SV%
TOR Power Play: 1-for-2
TOR Penalty Kill: 2-for-2
Player Notes: – William Nylander recorded four points (2G, 2A) in Toronto’s win on Monday. Nylander recorded all four points during the second period. Per NHL Stats, “Only three players in Maple Leafs history have posted more in a single period: Mickey Roach (5 in P2 on March 6, 1920), Darryl Sittler (5 in P2 on Feb. 7, 1976) and Goldie Prodgers (5 in P2 on Feb. 18, 1920).” Nylander marked a single-game NHL career second-best with four points. Nylander posted his 14th multi-point game of the season. Nylander extended his current assist and point streak to four games where he has posted nine points (4G, 5A). Nylander is currently one point away from 400 career NHL points.
- John Tavares recorded two points (1G, 1A) on Monday, registering his 12th multi-point game of the season.
- Calle Järnkrok scored the game-winning goal for Toronto at 9:33 of the second period. Järnkrok has scored in back-to-back games.
- With his third period goal, Auston Matthews extended his point streak to five games where he has posted six points (5G, 1A) and has registered 13 points (8G, 5A) through his last 10 games played.
- Justin Holl recorded the secondary assist on Järnkrok’s goal and the primary assist on Matthews’ goal. Holl posted a single-game NHL career second-best in assists and points with two. Holl registered the sixth multi-assist game of his NHL career.
- Ilya Samsonov stopped 31 of 33 shots in Monday’s win, marking the second-most saves he has made this season (31). Samsonov has posted a 13-0-1 record on home ice during the 2022-23 campaign. Samsonov posted the secondary assist on Tavares’ goal. Samsonov posted the second assist of his NHL career. His first assist dates back to March 11, 2021 with Washington. The last occasion a Toronto netminder registered an assist was Jack Campbell on February 17, 2022 against Pittsburgh.
TONIGHT’S GAME
2022-23 Matchups vs. New York: Second of Three
2021-22 Record vs. New York: 1-1-1
Toronto Season Record: 29-11-8
Toronto Home Record: 18-3-4
TONIGHT’S STORYLINES
The Maple Leafs are taking on the New York Rangers tonight in the second of three matchups between the clubs this season. Toronto lost their first meeting of the 2022-23 campaign against the Rangers 3-1 on December 15th at Madison Square Garden. The Maple Leafs have earned at least one point through seven-consecutive games against the Rangers that were played at Scotiabank Arena (3-0-4). Toronto is playing in their second matchup of a five-game homestand. The Maple Leafs have posted a 18-3-4 record on home ice this season, currently the second-best home record in the league. The NHL announced on Thursday that, through the NHL Fan Vote, Auston Matthews will be joining Mitch Marner at 2023 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend in South Florida. This marks the sixth-consecutive occasion (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023) that Matthews has been selected to compete in the NHL All-Star Game. Matthews has posted 53 points (25G, 28A) through 46 games this season. Marner is appearing in the second All-Star Game (2020, 2023) of his NHL career. Marner has posted 56 points (17G, 39A) through 48 games this season. He is currently tied for sixth in the league with 39 assists.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: Sportsnet RADIO: TSN 1050
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
January 24, 2023 The Maple Leafs have recalled forward Joey Anderson from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
January 23, 2023 The Maple Leafs have loaned forward Dryden Hunt to the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
January 23, 2023 The Maple Leafs have recalled forward Pontus Holmberg from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
INJURY REPORT
TJ Brodie Rib (IR)
Carl Dahlström Shoulder (LTIR)
Victor Mete Lower Body (LTIR)
Jake Muzzin Neck (LTIR)
Nick Robertson Shoulder (LTIR)
ALL-TIME VS. NEW YORK RANGERS:
First Matchup between Clubs: November 20, 1926 (Toronto 1 vs. New York 5)
All-Time Record: 289-225-95-12 (621 Games)
All-Time Record at Home: 169-94-39-7 (309 Games)
All-Time Record on the Road: 120-131-56-5 (312 Games)
Last Home Win vs. Opponent: November 18, 2021 (Toronto 2 vs. New York 1)
NEXT GAME
Date: Friday, January 27, 2023
Opponent: vs. Ottawa Senators
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Broadcast Information: Sportsnet (TV), Sportsnet 590 (Radio)
ACTIVE LEADERS VS. NEW YORK RANGERS:
Games Played: John Tavares (53), Wayne Simmonds (45), Morgan Rielly (21)
Goals: John Tavares (15), Wayne Simmonds (13), Mitch Marner (5), Auston Matthews (5),
William Nylander (5), Morgan Rielly (5)
Assists: John Tavares (32), Wayne Simmonds (12), Mitch Marner (10)
Points: John Tavares (47), Wayne Simmonds (25), Mitch Marner (15)
Penalty Minutes: Wayne Simmonds (76), John Tavares (46), Mark Giordano (12)
FAST FACTS
Wednesday games 6th of 11 (8 home, 3 road)
Back-to-Backs played 7 of 14
Record in first game of back-to-back 4-3-0
Record in second game of back-to-back 5-1-1
January games 12th of 14 (10 home, 4 road)
