In tonight’s game, the New York Rangers will be facing the Montreal Canadiens. The Blueshirts are coming off a dominating 4-1 victory against the Chicago Black Hawks. In the case of the Montreal Canadiens, they were dominated by the Buffalo Sabres in a 6-1 loss. Will the Rangers extend their Winning Streak or will the Canadiens break their losing streak?
Records
New York Rangers 26-10-1
Montreal Canadiens 16-17-5
Venue
The New York Rangers will be the away team in this matchup. So, since the Canadiens are the home team this game will take place in the Centre Bell which is located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
- Rangers head coach could be on thin ice amidst team’s struggles
- Rangers could be preparing to trade away young star winger after lineup change
- Rangers’ puzzling roster change should put head coach on the hot seat
Projected Lineup
Offense:
Kreider – Zibanejad – Wheeler
Panarin – Trocheck – Lafrenière
Cuylle – Goodrow – Vesey
Othmann – Bonino – Brodzinski
Defense:
Lindgren – Fox
Miller – Trouba
Gustafsson – Schneider
Goaltender:
Jonathan Quick
Injuries
New York Rangers Injuries
Filip Chytil – Concussion/Upper Body – OUT (On LTIR)
Kaapo Kakko – Knee/Lower Body – OUT (On LTIR)
Tyler Pitlick – Lower Body – OUT (Week To Week)
Montreal Canadiens Injuries
Carey Price – Knee – OUT (On LTIR)
Kirby Dach – Knee – OUT (On IR)
Rafael Harvey-Pinard – Lower Body – OUT (On IR)
Chris Wideman – Back – OUT (On IR)
Alex Newhook – Ankle – OUT (On IR)
Tanner Pearson – Upper Body – OUT (On IR)
Christian Dvorak – Pectoral – OUT (On IR)
Prediction: New York Rangers 3 – Montreal Canadiens 1
While the Canadiens are the home team, the New York Rangers are the much more healthier and talented team at the moment. The Blueshirts should once again take care of business against a younger and weaker team.
- Rangers head coach could be on thin ice amidst team’s struggles
- Rangers could be preparing to trade away young star winger after lineup change
- Rangers’ puzzling roster change should put head coach on the hot seat
3 Stars of the Game Prediction
1. Artemi Panarin
2. Jacob Trouba
3. Brennan Othmann
Where can you watch the game?
The New York Rangers at Montreal Canadiens game will air on MSG, NHL Network, and ESPN+. Keep in mind that the game will be starting at 7:00 p.m. EST.
