The New York Rangers are set to face off against the Vancouver Canucks in their upcoming game. As the team prepares for this pivotal matchup, several key players continue to shine, contributing significantly to the Rangers’ success this season.
Key Player Performances
Artemi Panarin: A Standout Performer
Artemi Panarin leads the Rangers with 34 points this season. He has achieved a total of 11 goals and 23 assists and recorded four multi-point games recently. Notably, on December 4, he reached a career milestone, earning his 900th point in the NHL, becoming one of only six undrafted players to achieve this feat in under 800 games. His 584 points with the Rangers rank him tenth in the franchise’s history.
Mika Zibanejad’s Power Play Prowess
- Mika Zibanejad has been a significant force on the power play, scoring six goals and contributing 25 points overall.
- He has also recorded 13 points in his last 13 games, including four goals and nine assists.
- With 126 career power play goals, he ranks among the top five Swedish players in NHL history.
Vincent Trocheck’s Recent Surge
Vincent Trocheck has found his form, recording points in eight of his last twelve games. Since returning from injury, he has amassed 14 points, which include five goals and nine assists. He ranks fifth in the NHL in faceoff percentage and has won over 1,000 faceoffs this season.
J.T. Miller and His Impact
- J.T. Miller leads the Rangers with 274 faceoff wins and ranks highly in points and hits this season.
- He recently celebrated his 900th career NHL game.
- His faceoff win percentage stands at an impressive 60.1%, placing him third among players with significant faceoff experience.
Will Cuylle: A Rising Star
Will Cuylle has been making waves with 116 hits this season, ranking fourth in the league. He has also found the net nine times this season. Cuylle’s performance in recent games has helped the Rangers maintain an undefeated record when he scores.
Igor Shesterkin: A Wall in Goal
- Goaltender Igor Shesterkin has won six of his last ten games and has allowed two or fewer goals in 14 contests.
- His current goals against average of 2.55 is among the best in the league.
- In terms of overall performance, he ranks highly in several categories since the 2021-22 season, including wins and save percentage.
As the Rangers prepare for their clash with the Canucks, the contributions from Panarin, Zibanejad, Trocheck, Miller, Cuylle, and Shesterkin will be crucial. Fans can expect an exciting game as these players aim to continue their impressive performances.
