Mon Dec 23 18:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Rangers Look to End Pre-Holiday Stretch with Victory Over Devils

**NEWARK, NJ** – The New York Rangers will face off against the New Jersey Devils on Monday afternoon at the Prudential Center in their final game before the holiday break. Puck drop is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET, and the game will be televised on MSG Network and broadcast on ESPN 1050 AM.

The Rangers enter the game riding the hot streaks of several key players. Artemi Panarin continues to be a dominant force, leading the team with 15 goals and 37 points. His consistency is remarkable, with points in seven of his last nine games and at least one point in 23 of 31 games this season. His impressive point streak extends back to last season, totaling points in 90 of his last 113 games, a mark only surpassed by Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov in the NHL. Panarin’s recent multi-point game also moved him into a tie for eighth place in Rangers franchise history for most multi-point games.

Will Cuylle is another standout, having achieved a career-high 24 points (11G-13A) and showing consistent offensive production lately. His impressive physicality is also noteworthy, with a team-leading 126 hits ranking him fourth in the NHL.

Veteran Vincent Trocheck boasts an impressive 61.3% faceoff win percentage, leading the NHL among players with 400 or more faceoffs this season. His recent performance also includes eight points in his last nine games.

Chris Kreider continues to contribute crucial goals, sitting tied for second on the team in goals scored and boasting an impressive 48 career game-winning goals, placing him second in Rangers history. His unique skill set in tipping and deflecting pucks has resulted in 100 regular season goals achieved through this method, leading the NHL since his debut in 2012-13.

Goaltender Igor Shesterkin has been a stalwart in net, accumulating 11 wins this season. His consistency is clear, limiting opponents to two or fewer goals in nearly all his victories. His impressive save numbers, including multiple instances of 40+ saves, highlight his exceptional performance.

Adding to the Rangers’ strong lineup, Adam Fox’s offensive contributions and consistent ice time further solidify the team’s depth and capability. Mika Zibanejad is approaching impressive milestones in assists and points, nearing 400 assists and 700 points in his career.

With a strong roster performing at a high level, the Rangers aim to end their pre-holiday schedule on a winning note against their division rivals.

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