The New York Rangers look to extend their winning streak to five games as the Florida Panthers visit Madison Square Garden on Hockey Fights Cancer night.
- New York Rangers: 13-9-2
- Florida Panthers: 9-12-2
- Television: MSG Networks
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Coming into this one the New York Rangers are enjoying their best current stretch at home, winning eight straight games at the World’s Most Famous Arena.
The Rangers are coming off a come from behind 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in a game where they never led. Jimmy Vesey had the game-tying goal and the winning goal in the shootout allowing the Rangers to continue this hot stretch they are on. Henrik Lundqvist got the victory and is now 10-2 in his last 12 games.
Lundqvist is expected to make his 13th straight start in this one unless anything changes prior to the game.
It was ironic that the Rangers and Canucks went to a shootout Sunday because it was the 12 year anniversary of the Marek Malik shootout goal.
12 years ago to the day #NYR Marek Malik had his shootout winner. Today Vesey had his turn. ? them both again! pic.twitter.com/WqoG0aewv5
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 27, 2017
This will be the second time this season that the Rangers and Panthers will faceoff. In their previous matchup, the Rangers came out victorious on a Kevin Shattenkirk overtime goal. J.T. Miller had one of his best games of the season with three assists including one on the Shattenkirk goal. Roberto Luongo made his return from injury in this one and stopped 39 shots.
Florida is coming into town going 5-4-1 in their last 10 games. They are coming off a 3-2 win against the New Jersey Devils where they blew a two-goal lead in the third but was still able to come out on top.
Tonight is Hockey Fights Cancer night at Madison Square Garden. This is the 19th season that the NHL and the Rangers are raising awareness. The Rangers will be wearing a special lavender jersey during warmups that will be auctioned off to fans with proceeds going towards the cancer campaign. If you are going to the game, click here for your ‘I Fight For Signs.’
Tomorrow night is the #NYR #HockeyFightsCancer game @TheGarden. Get your #NYRHFC tickets now ? https://t.co/i2L18F6t7y ? (Use code FRIDAY for NO FEES until midnight) pic.twitter.com/pygTl6jFWL
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 27, 2017
There’s no place like Home!
Get tickets for Tuesday @TheGarden to see the Blueshirts go for 9 straight wins at home! ? https://t.co/i2L18F6t7y ? (Use code FRIDAY for NO FEES) #HomeSweetHome pic.twitter.com/s5IVen0yMN— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 26, 2017
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