Can the New York Rangers Strike Lightning at Amalie Arena?

As the New York Rangers prepare to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward their recent momentum. The Rangers have been showing a mix of resilience and firepower in their last few games, which could be pivotal as they head into this challenging away game.

In their most recent match against the Florida Panthers, despite a valiant effort and outshooting their opponents 34 to 33, the Rangers fell short with a final score of three to four. Their shooting percentage stood at nine percent and they won forty-two percent of faceoffs. However, they did manage to block an impressive twenty-three shots.

The game before that saw a more favorable outcome for the Rangers when they played host to the Washington Capitals. The team's offense was firing on all cylinders as they secured a five-to-one victory with an outstanding sixteen percent shooting efficiency. They also maintained an even fifty percent faceoff win rate while blocking fifteen shots.

Looking further back at their performance against the Buffalo Sabres, it was another close encounter that extended into overtime. The Rangers emerged victorious with four goals from thirty-three shots translating into a twelve percent shooting success rate and winning fifty-three percent of faceoffs.

Analyzing these trends suggests that while there have been some inconsistencies in results, one constant remains: when given opportunities, this team knows how to capitalize on them with high shooting percentages in wins. Their defensive play has also been notable with significant shot-blocking numbers contributing to victories.

As we approach this upcoming clash on December 31st at Amalie Arena – home ice for Tampa Bay – it will be crucial for New York's defense to stay robust and for offensive chances to be converted efficiently if they wish to end the year on a high note. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+, MSG 2 channel 635-3 or BSSUN channel 653 depending on your location.