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New York Rangers Shut Out Seattle Kraken in a Dominant Display at Climate Pledge Arena

The New York Rangers, with an 11-4-1 record, showcased their prowess against the Seattle Kraken, who now stand at 9-9-1 after the game. The final score of 2-0 in favor of the Rangers not only highlights their offensive capabilities but also underscores their defensive strength.


Nov 17, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) blocks a shot attempt by Seattle Kraken left wing Andre Burakovsky (95) during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Key Moments and Player Performances


The game was a testament to the New York Rangers' balanced attack and impenetrable defense. The scoring opened in the second period and was further solidified with another goal in the third, bringing their total points for this match to five. Their goaltender, Jonathan Quick, delivered an outstanding performance by saving all 24 shots he faced, maintaining a perfect save percentage throughout the game. This effort awarded him one of the star positions of the match.


On offense, Alexis Lafreniere and Zac Jones were pivotal for the Rangers. Lafreniere found the back of the net once on four shots with a shooting percentage of 25 percent while Jones scored on his only shot of the game, boasting a shooting percentage of 100 percent. Both players contributed significantly to their team's victory while demonstrating exceptional efficiency when presented with scoring opportunities.


Nov 17, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz (17) shoots the puck against the New York Rangers during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Artemi Panarin and Kaapo Kakko each added an assist to their season tallies, further proving that teamwork is central to New York's strategy on ice. Their contributions were crucial in setting up plays that led to goals.


Seattle Kraken's Efforts


Despite being unable to score against Quick’s stellar goaltending, Philipp Grubauer for Seattle also put forth a commendable effort between the pipes with 21 saves out of 23 shots faced. His performance earned him recognition as one of the game's stars despite taking a loss.


Nov 17, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) reacts to a pass against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

The Kraken showed resilience through physical play as evidenced by their hits count but struggled offensively throughout all three periods without managing to convert any chances into goals.


Looking Ahead


The New York Rangers will next face off against Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on November 19th at 10:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming match live on ESPN+ or MSG network as both teams look forward to adding another win to their records.


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