Rangers Face Crucial Stretch with canadiens Visit
New York Rangers News
Hopefully the new York Rangers rested up this past week, when they played one game in a five-day stretch. Because from now until the NHL’s three-day Christmas break, it’s Go Time. Begining Saturday, when they host the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers schedule features a wicked stretch of seven games in 11 days.
Though it’s a well-worn cliche, the Rangers (15-13-4) know now more than ever they must simply focus on what’s right in front of them and not the busy bigger picture.that means trying to get back on the winning side of the ledger Saturday and end their three-game winless skid (0-1-2).
The first two of those defeats, last weekend against the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights, were in overtime. the Rangers deservedly picked up a point in each loss.
That wasn’t the case Wednesday, when the Rangers were shut out by the chicago Blackhawks 3-0.They were outplayed and a step or two slow all night. Understandably, the Rangers weren’t at all happy with their performance.
Saturday provides the next opportunity for them to re-set in this rollercoaster season.
“We didn’t have our best in Chicago, I think we all know that in this room,” veteran forward Conor Sheary said Friday after practise. “Come out [Saturday] with a little more energy and try to get a win on home ice.”
Captain J.T. Miller was even more direct in his comments Friday.
“I know we’re going to bounce back. Every time we seem to have a lapse, we bounce back as a group,” miller stated firmly. “I’m confident we’re going to be good on Saturday.”
They must be on their toes and ready to skate against the speedy Canadiens (16-11-3), who are one point ahead of the Rangers (with two games in hand) in the tight Eastern Conference standings. The Rangers won the first head-to-head meeting with the Canadiens, rallying with three goals in the third period for a 4-3 road victory on Oct. 18.
After a 10-3-2 start this season, the Canadiens are 6-8-1 since Nov. 11. Montreal comes off a 4-2 road victory at the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, when rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler made 36 saves in his NHL debut.
## Rangers Look to Break Centennial Sweater Curse against Canadiens
The Rangers celebrate “The New Garden” years (1967-91) on Saturday as part of their 100th NHL season. What they’d really like to celebrate is an actual victory in their sharp Centennial sweaters. the Rangers lost their first five games wearing the good-looking threads this season, and scored just two goals total in those contests. That includes the shutout defeat Wednesday in Chicago.
Saturday marks their 646th regular-season game against the Canadiens. The Rangers are 207-337-7 with 94 ties all-time against the Canadiens. More relevant, they have points in their past eight games (6-0-2) against the Habs.
New York is 3-2-1 against Original Six foes this season. montreal is 4-2-0 in such games.
3. Milestone games
Igor Shesterkin joins a select group Saturday, when he becomes the eighth goalie in Rangers history to play 300 games for the franchise.
New York Rangers Lineup and Game Details: vs. Montreal Canadiens (december 13, 2024)
Here’s a look at the New York Rangers’ projected lineup and details for their game against the Montreal Canadiens on December 13, 2024:
Projected Lineup:
* Laba – Brett Berard
* Jaroslav Chmelar – Sam Carrick – Taylor Raddysh
* Vladislav Gavrikov – Braden Schneider
* carson Soucy – Will Borgen
* Urho Vaakanainen – Matthew Robertson
Goalies:
* Igor Shesterkin
* Jonathan Quick
Game Information:
* Who: New York Rangers vs.Montreal Canadiens
* When: saturday, December 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET
* Where: madison Square Garden, New York City
* How to Watch: MSG Network (https://msgnetworks.com/)
This information is based on the latest reports available as of December 14, 2024.
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