02/11/2016 at 10:13am EST
LUNDQVIST, RANGERS STYMIE PENGUINS FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT WIN
Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 34 shots he faced, including 13 in the final period, to lead the Rangers to their fourth consecutive win and snap the Penguins’ home point streak at 10 games (8-0-2) in their first meeting since the opening round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, a 4-1 series victory by New York.
* At 31-18-5 (67 points), the Rangers moved five points ahead of the idle Islanders (28-18-6, 62 points) for second place in the Metropolitan Division. They also jumped six points ahead of both the Penguins (27-19-7, 61 points) and idle Devils (27-21-7, 61 points).
* Lundqvist, who ranks fourth in the NHL with 27 wins this season, improved to 10-3-1 in his last 14 games (1.90 GAA, .932 SV%, 1 SO). He owns a 14-4-2 record in the 20 contests in which he has made 30 or more saves in 2015-16 (2.04 GAA, .942 SV%, 3 SO).
* Via Elias, Lundqvist posted his 58th career shutout (and third of the season) to tie John Ross Roach for 18th place in NHL history. Only Roberto Luongo (72) has more shutouts among active goaltenders.
* Lundqvist earned his 366th career victory to set an NHL record for wins by a goaltender in his first 11 seasons, one more than Martin Brodeur (365 in 665 GP). Lundqvist also played in his 666th career game (all w/ NYR) to tie Mike Richter for the most appearances by a goaltender in Rangers history.
* The Rangers shut out the Penguins in Pittsburgh for the first time since in nearly 45 years; Ed Giacomin led the team to a 4-0 victory on Feb. 27, 1971. Overall, New York improved to 5-0-1 in its last six regular-season meetings with Pittsburgh dating to Feb. 7, 2014 (PIT: 1-3-2).
MRAZEK PROPELS RED WINGS UP ATLANTIC DIVISION STANDINGS
Petr Mrazek made 22 saves – but fell 2:24 shy of his second consecutive shutout – to backstop the Red Wings to their third straight win, all at Joe Louis Arena.
* At 28-18-8 (64 points), the Red Wings moved two points ahead of the idle Lightning (29-20-4, 62 points) and Bruins (28-19-6, 62 points) for second place in the Atlantic Division. Detroit plays host to Boston at Joe Louis Arena in a national matinee on Sunday (3:30 p.m. ET, NBC, TVAS).
* The Red Wings have won three consecutive outings at Joe Louis Arena after dropping seven of their last eight at home (1-5-2). Overall, they boast a 14-10-5 record at Joe Louis Arena this season; their 33 home points rank 11th in the NHL.
* Mrazek, who picked up his 21st victory of the campaign, improved to 10-2-1 in his last 13 games (1.30 GAA, .951 SV%, 3 SO). He paces the NHL in goals-against average (1.94) and save percentage (.934) this season.
CANUCKS GAIN KEY POINTS IN PLAYOFF CHASE
Jannik Hansen scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period to lift the Canucks to their second win in as many days on the heels of a four-game skid (0-3-1).
* At 22-20-12 (56 points), the Canucks moved within two points of the idle Avalanche (27-25-4, 58 points) and Predators (25-21-8, 58 points) for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. They also climbed within three points of the idle Ducks (26-19-7, 59 points) for third place in the Pacific Division.
* Hansen registered his 16th goal of the season (50 GP) to equal a career high achieved in 2011-12 (82 GP) and 2014-15 (81 GP). He also matched a career high with his third game-winning goal of the campaign, a feat reached in 2009-10 (47 GP) and 2013-14 (71 GP).
* Ryan Miller made 33 saves, including 12 in both the first and third periods, to snap a personal five-game skid (0-3-2). He also improved to 9-1-0 in 10 career outings vs. ARI/PHX (1.58 GAA, .948 SV%, 1 SO), including a 6-0-0 record at Gila River Arena (1.32 GAA, .957 SV%, 1 SO).
MILESTONES & BENCHMARKS
* Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk (0-1—1) moved within two points of 900 in his career (306-592—898 in 926 GP).
LOOSE PUCKS
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby saw his goal streak end at seven games (10-6—16) and point streak end at 11 games (12-10—22). His home goal streak (14-6—20) and home point streak (14-9—23) also ended at nine and 11 games, respectively . . . Senators captain Erik Karlsson collected his League-leading 49th assist of the season. He also reached the 60-point milestone for the fourth time in his career and third consecutive season (11-49—60) . . . Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyserregistered his seventh goal of the season (50 GP), one more than he totaled in his first 156 career games . . . Senators forward Zack Smith scored for the third straight game (3-1—4), a first in his career . . . Rangers forward Kevin Hayes posted his fourth career game-winning goal and third of the season . . . Defenseman Dion Phaneuf logged 21:42 in his Senators debut . . . ICYMI: Canucks defenseman Alex Biega made a game-saving stop on the goal line during the final minutes of the third period . . . Team Finland announced its management group for the World Cup of Hockey 2016.
SNEAK PEEK AT THURSDAY’S ACTION
All Times Eastern
Los Angeles @ NY Islanders, 7:00 p.m., SN360, SNE, SNO, TVAS, FS-W, MSG+
Buffalo @ Philadelphia, 7:00 p.m., MSG-B, BELL TV, CSN-PH
Anaheim @ Columbus, 7:00 p.m., PRIME, FS-SD, FS-O
Colorado @ Ottawa, 7:30 p.m., ALT, TSN5, RDS
Washington @ Minnesota, 8:00 p.m., CSN-DC+, FS-N
Boston @ Winnipeg, 8:00 p.m., NESN, TSN3
Dallas @ Chicago, 8:30 p.m., SNP, FS-SW, CSN-CH
Toronto @ Edmonton, 9:00 p.m., TSN4, SNW
Calgary @ San Jose, 10:30 p.m., SN360, CSN-CA
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TOP CENTRAL DIVISION TEAMS MEET IN CHICAGO
The Blackhawks (36-17-4, 76 points) and Stars (34-15-5, 73 points) – the top two teams in the Central Division and Western Conference – meet for the third time this season, and second time in the past week, when they face off at United Center. These clubs have split their first two head-to-head contests, with Dallas earning a 4-0 win on Dec. 22 and Chicago picking up a 5-1 victory last Saturday. They will close their season series with a pair of games next month: March 11 at DAL and March 22 at CHI. Although the Blackhawks own a three-point lead in the division/conference as well as a three-game edge in ROW (CHI: 35, DAL: 32), the Stars hold three games in hand.
This contest marks the returns of Stars forward Patrick Sharp and defenseman Johnny Oduya to United Center. Sharp won three championships with the Blackhawks over the past 10 seasons, totaling 239-272—511 in 679 games. Oduya won two Stanley Cups with Chicago over the last four seasons (9-34—43 in 219 GP).
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