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Can the Rangers Extend Their Winning Streak at Madison Square Garden?

As the New York Rangers prepare to host the St. Louis Blues at Madison Square Garden, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent success on home ice. The Rangers have been showing a strong performance in their past games, with a notable trend of high shooting percentages and solid goaltending.


Jan 11, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) defends the net against the St. Louis Blues during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three matches, the Rangers have displayed a potent offense combined with disciplined defense. They've managed an impressive shooting percentage of 28 percent in one game and maintained a save percentage that rounded up to 100 percent across all three contests. Despite facing numerous powerplay opportunities against them, they've successfully killed penalties without conceding goals during shorthanded situations.


Faceoff win percentages have varied for the Rangers but showed improvement in recent games. While they had some challenges with faceoffs in one match with only 37 percent wins, they demonstrated better control in another game by winning 56 percent of faceoffs during powerplays.


Jan 11, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) reacts after scoring against the New York Rangers during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game promises to be an exciting clash as the Blues come into Madison Square Garden looking to challenge the Rangers' momentum. The venue has historically been favorable for New York, providing an electrifying atmosphere that often propels home team performances.


Fans can expect a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for dominance on the ice. With strong goaltending and offensive firepower from previous games, it's clear that maintaining these trends will be key for the Rangers' success against St. Louis.


Jan 11, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) shoots against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The match is scheduled for March 10th at 00:30 AM (UTC), taking place at Madison Square Garden in New York City – home advantage that could play a significant role in this encounter's outcome. Fans won't want to miss this matchup and can catch all the action on ESPN+ via internet streaming or tune into MSG or BSMW networks for television coverage.

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