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Rangers Host Sharks for Hispanic Heritage Night, Look to Extend Dominance

New York, NY – The New York Rangers face the San Jose Sharks tonight at Madison Square Garden for their first matchup of the season. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. The game will also be Hispanic Heritage Night.

The Rangers enter the contest riding a 13-game point streak against the Sharks, dating back to January 25, 2018, with an impressive 11-0-2 record in that span. Their home record against San Jose is also strong, boasting points in six straight games (5-0-1).

Key players to watch for the Rangers include Artemi Panarin, who has eight points in his last four games against the Sharks, and J.T. Miller, with 14 points in his last eight games versus San Jose. Defenseman Adam Fox also boasts an eight-game point streak against the Sharks.

New York’s defense and goaltending have been stellar this season. They’ve allowed just 1.88 goals per game, the third-best mark in the NHL, and their team save percentage of .929 is second-best in the league. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin has allowed two or fewer goals in all six of his starts, leading all NHL goaltenders with a 1.17 goals against average. Matt Rempe ranks eighth in hits (30) and Will Cuylle tenth (29) in the league.

The game also features several connections between the two teams. Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan played for the Sharks in the early 90s. Rangers Assistant Coach David Quinn was the Head Coach for the Sharks for two seasons (2022-23 – 2023-24). And Rangers assistant general manager Ryane Clowe played and worked in management for the Sharks organization. For the Sharks, forwards Barclay Goodrow, Ryan Reaves, and Alexander Wennberg are former Rangers.

Prior to the game, the Rangers will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Night with a pregame skate featuring members of the Puerto Rican Ice Hockey Association and a discussion with MSG’s LatinX employees and youth from the Police Athletic League (PAL). Ingrid Chungata from the Nuestros Niños Development Center will be honored as part of the Rangers’ Community Captain program. Adam Fox will be raising money towards the Tackle ALS organization throughout the season.

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