Resurgent Rangers race past Ducks, improve to 6-0-0 on...

Match Overview

The New York Rangers extended their perfect home record to 6-0-0 with a dominant 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks at Madison Square Garden.

New York established control early, outshooting Anaheim 14-5 in the opening period and opening the scoring on a power-play strike. Despite a brief second-period push from the Ducks, the Rangers pulled away in the final frame with two unanswered goals to secure two points.

The victory marks New York’s fourth consecutive win overall, while Anaheim drops to 1-3-1 on their current six-game road trip.

Key Stats & Facts

• Shots on Goal: NY Rangers 35 – 22 Anaheim Ducks
• Power Play Efficiency: NY Rangers 2/4 (50%) – Anaheim Ducks 0/3 (0%)
• Faceoff Win Percentage: NY Rangers 58.3% – Anaheim Ducks 41.7%
• Blocked Shots: NY Rangers 16 – Anaheim Ducks 12
• Home Record: New York improves to 6-0-0 at home, marking their best start at Madison Square Garden since the 1992-93 season.
• Special Teams Impact: The Rangers have now killed off 14 consecutive penalties across their last five games.

Player Spotlight & Standings Impact

Player Spotlight

• Artemi Panarin (NYR): Led all skaters with 3 points (1G, 2A) and 5 shots on goal in 19:42 of ice time.
• Igor Shesterkin (NYR): Stopped 21 of 22 shots (.955 save percentage) to earn his fifth win of the season.
• Leo Carlsson (ANA): Scored Anaheim’s lone goal, registering 3 shots and winning 52% of his draws.

Standings Impact

• New York Rangers: Move to 8-2-1 overall (17 points), strengthening their hold on first place in the Metropolitan Division.
• Anaheim Ducks: Fall to 4-5-2 overall (10 points) and remain seventh in the Pacific Division.