The New York Rangers (2-2) host the Seattle Kraken (1-3-1) at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, October 21 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+, MSG, and ROOT Sports NW. The Rangers lost to the Nashville Predators 4-1 in their most recent outing, while the Kraken are coming off a 7-4 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Rangers vs. Kraken Game Info
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: MSG (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Rangers and Kraken Stats, Key Players, and Injuries
Rangers Insights
- The Rangers’ 273 total goals (3.3 per game) made them the 12th-ranked scoring team in the league last season.
- The Rangers conceded 216 total goals (2.6 per game), the fourth-fewest in league action.
- They had the league’s sixth-best goal differential at +57.
- The 59 power-play goals the Rangers put up last season (13th in the NHL) came via 245 power-play chances.
- The Rangers were seventh in the league with a 24.08% power-play conversion rate.
- The Rangers scored eight shorthanded goals last season (11th among NHL teams).
- The Rangers killed 81.17% of opponent power plays, the 13th-ranked percentage in the league.
- The Rangers had the 19th-ranked faceoff win rate in the NHL, at 49.1%.
- The Rangers had a 10.6% shooting percentage, which ranked ninth in the league.
- The Rangers secured four shutouts last season. Their skaters averaged 24.1 hits and 14.7 blocked shots per game.
Rangers Key Players
- With 29 goals and 63 assists last season, Artemi Panarin was one of New York’s leading contributors (92 points).
- Mika Zibanejad had 39 goals and 52 assists for New York last season, totaling 91 points (1.1 per game).
- New York’s scoring effort last season was aided by Adam Fox’s 91 points, including 60 assists.
- As New York’s top goalie last season, Jonathan Quick recorded 16 wins and 15 losses while allowing 127 goals against 953 saves.
Rangers Injuries
Ryan Lindgren: Upper Body (Questionable)
Kraken Insights
- With 10 goals (two per game), the Kraken have the league’s 20th-ranked offense.
- The Kraken’s total of 16 goals given up (3.2 per game) is 26th in the NHL.
- Their -6 goal differential is 28th in the league.
- The Kraken have three power-play goals (14th in NHL) on 15 chances.
- The Kraken’s power-play percentage (20) puts them 14th in the league.
- This season, the Kraken have one shorthanded goal (fourth in league).
- At 93.33, the Kraken have the sixth-best penalty-kill percentage in the league.
- The Kraken are 10th in faceoff win percentage in the NHL (52.3%).
- The Kraken’s 6.2% shooting percentage is 30th in the league.
- The Kraken have not held their opponents scoreless yet this season.
Kraken Key Players
- Vince Dunn’s five points make him an important offensive option for Seattle. He has recorded one goal and four assists in five games.
- Oliver Bjorkstrand is one of the top contributors for Seattle with four total points (0.8 per game), with one goal and three assists in five games.
- Jaden Schwartz’s two goals and zero assists add up to two points this season.
- Joey Daccord is 1-0-1 on the season, giving up five goals (one goals against average) and amassing 56 saves with a 91.803 save percentage (21st in the league).
Kraken Injuries
Brandon Tanev: Lower Body (Out)
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