Senators vs. Rangers Face-Off: Eastern Division Foes Collide in NHL Showdown

Sunday, April 14th, 2024

The Metropolitan Division's top team, the New York Rangers, are set to play against the Ottawa Senators, who currently hold the seventh spot in the Atlantic Division, this coming Monday at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

The Rangers have a commendable record at home, standing at 29 wins, 11 losses, and no overtime losses, and have fared well by keeping penalty counts low, reflected in their 30-8-1 record when they earn fewer penalties. On the other hand, the Senators have struggled on the road with a 15-22-2 record and accumulate an average of 10.4 penalty minutes per game, the sixth highest in the league.

Looking at their head-to-head matchups this season, the Rangers have had the upper hand in their most recent game, winning 7-2.

Key players for the Rangers include Chris Kreider, leading with 39 goals and 34 assists, and Alexis Lafreniere, who has contributed 7 goals and 4 assists in his last 10 outings. The Senators rely on Brady Tkachuk, with 37 goals and 36 assists, and Drake Batherson, who has chipped in with 3 goals and 7 assists in his recent 10 games.

Examining recent performances, the Rangers have been averaging 3.6 goals and 5.4 assists per game, in contrast with the Senators' 2.5 goals and 4.3 assists.

The injury roster for the Rangers lists Blake Wheeler and Filip Chytil as out for the season. The Senators have to contend with injuries to Angus Crookshank, listed as day to day, Josh Norris and Matthew Highmore, who are out for the season and out respectively, and both Tim Stutzle and Travis Hamonic as day to day with their injuries.

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