New York Rangers edge out Vancouver Canucks 4-3 thanks to Mika Zibanejad’s critical contributions of two goals and an assist. Will Cuylle and Kaapo Kakko also made significant contributions with goals and assists, respectively; Chris Kreider scored the game-winner to ensure Rangers continued dominance away from home.
Rangers Enhance Their Away Record, Canucks Face Tough Loss
Adam Fox excelled with two assists to assist the Rangers in earning their seventh road win of 2018-19 to improve to 7-1-0 on the road. Goalie Igor Shesterkin played a critical role by saving 21 shots to help Vancouver find no answers at home; even with scores by Quinn Hughes, Kiefer Sherwood, Conor Garland and Arturs Silovs’ 29 saves, Vancouver found it tough securing victory; JT Miller’s absence, on indefinite personal leave was felt keenly by their teammates who felt his absence keenly as his absence made its presence felt.
Key Observations
Rangers
Despite the team’s success, Artemi Panarin saw his seven-game point streak come to an end. Having previously tallied four goals and five assists, his absence on the score sheet this game was noticeable.
Canucks
The absence of J.T. Miller tested the depth of the Canucks’ lineup, already missing Thatcher Demko, Brock Boeser, and Derek Forbort due to injuries. Though there’s progress in their recovery, specifics on their return remain uncertain.
Kreider’s Game-Winning Goal and Rangers’ Defense Highlights
Chris Kreider’s goal, assisted by Mika Zibanejad and Mark Streiter of the Rangers, marked his ninth of the season and proved decisive to their win. Additionally, their penalty kill team proved themselves one of the league’s premier penalty kill units by stopping all three Canuck power plays, underscoring why they remain one of its premier penalty kill units.
Looking Forward
The Rangers hope to extend their winning streak against Calgary Flames while Vancouver Canucks hope to overcome recent struggles during a six-game road trip starting Saturday against Ottawa Senators.