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Rangers Set to Lock Horns with Bruins at TD Garden Showdown

As the New York Rangers prepare to face off against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden, fans are anticipating a thrilling encounter. The Rangers, coming off a recent string of performances that have showcased their resilience and skill, are looking to continue their momentum in this upcoming game.


Nov 25, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) plays the puck in front of New York Rangers left wing Jimmy Vesey (26) during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing past games, the Rangers have demonstrated a strong powerplay presence. In their last home game against the St. Louis Blues, they capitalized on powerplay opportunities by scoring three out of six times when they had the man advantage. Their special teams' prowess was evident as they secured a 4-0 victory while maintaining an impressive 100 percent penalty kill rate during that match.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing in previous games. Against the Florida Panthers at Madison Square Garden, despite converting two out of four powerplays into goals and showcasing tenacity with 28 hits throughout the game, they faced a narrow defeat with a final score of 2-4.


Nov 25, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates after scoring a short-handed goal against the Boston Bruins during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

The Rangers also showed grit in an away game against Toronto Maple Leafs where they pushed through to overtime and shootout rounds but ultimately fell short with an overtime loss despite scoring three goals during regulation time on even strength.


These recent games highlight that while New York's offense can be potent especially on powerplays, there is room for improvement in faceoff win percentages which have been inconsistent across these matches.


Nov 25, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Jimmy Vesey (26) smiles before the first period against the Boston Bruins at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

As we look ahead to their clash with Boston Bruins at TD Garden on March 21st at 7:00 PM ET (23:00 UTC), it's clear that maintaining strong special teams play will be crucial for New York's success. Fans can catch this anticipated matchup live on ESPN+ via internet streaming or tune into NESN or MSG 2 for television broadcast coverage.

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