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Boston BruinsGame Notes

Sat, Jan 19, 2013 NHL Game #4

Boston BruinsTeam Game: 1Home Game: 1

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0 - 0 - 0 (Home)0 - 0 - 0 (Road)

New York RangersTeam Game: 1Road Game: 1

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0 - 0 - 0 (Home)0 - 0 - 0 (Road)

# Goalie GP W L OT GAA SV%35 Anton Khudobin 0 0 0 0 0.00 .00040 Tuukka Rask 0 0 0 0 0.00 .000

# Goalie GP W L OT GAA SV%30 Henrik Lundqvist 0 0 0 0 0.00 .00043 Martin Biron 0 0 0 0 0.00 .000

# P Player GP G A P +/- PIM11 C Gregory Campbell 0 0 0 0 0 017 L Milan Lucic 0 0 0 0 0 018 R Nathan Horton 0 0 0 0 0 019 C Tyler Seguin 0 0 0 0 0 020 L Daniel Paille 0 0 0 0 0 021 D Andrew Ference 0 0 0 0 0 022 L Shawn Thornton 0 0 0 0 0 023 C Chris Kelly 0 0 0 0 0 027 D Dougie Hamilton 0 0 0 0 0 033 D Zdeno Chara (C) 0 0 0 0 0 037 C Patrice Bergeron (A) 0 0 0 0 0 044 D Dennis Seidenberg 0 0 0 0 0 046 C David Krejci 0 0 0 0 0 048 L Chris Bourque 0 0 0 0 0 049 C Rich Peverley 0 0 0 0 0 054 D Adam McQuaid 0 0 0 0 0 055 D Johnny Boychuk 0 0 0 0 0 063 L Brad Marchand 0 0 0 0 0 064 L Lane MacDermid 0 0 0 0 0 079 D David Warsofsky 0 0 0 0 0 0

# P Player GP G A P +/- PIM4 D Michael Del Zotto 0 0 0 0 0 05 D Dan Girardi 0 0 0 0 0 06 D Anton Stralman 0 0 0 0 0 0

10 R Marian Gaborik 0 0 0 0 0 014 L Taylor Pyatt 0 0 0 0 0 015 C Jeff Halpern 0 0 0 0 0 017 C Mike Rupp 0 0 0 0 0 018 D Marc Staal (A) 0 0 0 0 0 019 C Brad Richards (A) 0 0 0 0 0 020 L Chris Kreider 0 0 0 0 0 021 C Derek Stepan 0 0 0 0 0 022 C Brian Boyle 0 0 0 0 0 024 R Ryan Callahan (C) 0 0 0 0 0 027 D Ryan McDonagh 0 0 0 0 0 041 D Stu Bickel 0 0 0 0 0 042 R Brandon Segal 0 0 0 0 0 044 D Steve Eminger 0 0 0 0 0 061 L Rick Nash 0 0 0 0 0 062 L Carl Hagelin 0 0 0 0 0 097 D Matt Gilroy 0 0 0 0 0 0

President Cam NeelyGeneral Manager Peter ChiarelliAssistant General Managers Jim Benning, Don SweeneyHead Coach Claude JulienAssistant Coaches Doug Houda, Geoff Ward,

Doug Jarvis

President & General Manager Glen SatherAssistant GM & Assistant Coach Jim SchoenfeldHead Coach John TortorellaAssistant Coach Mike SullivanGoaltending Coach & Assistant Coach Benoit Allaire

Tonight's Officials

Referees Tom Kowal (32) & Chris Lee (28) Linesmen Shane Heyer (55) & Darren Gibbs (66)

Ntl. Anthem Rene Rancourt Video Judge Chuck Napoli

Today's ScheduleCHI @ LAK : 12:00 OTT @ WPG : 2:00 PIT @ PHI : 3:00 NYR @ BOS : 7:00 TOR @ MTL : 7:00 NJD @ NYI : 7:00WSH @ TBL : 7:00 DET @ STL : 7:00 CBJ @ NSH : 7:00 PHX @ DAL : 7:00 ANA @ VAN : 7:00 CAR @ FLA : 7:30COL @ MIN : 8:00

Boston Bruins: RosterActive (22 Players)# Name Pos Ht. Wt. Born Birth Place11 Gregory Campbell C 6' 0" 197 Dec 17, 1983 London, ON, CAN17 Milan Lucic L 6' 4" 220 Jun 7, 1988 Vancouver, BC, CAN18 Nathan Horton R 6' 2" 229 May 29, 1985 Welland, ON, CAN19 Tyler Seguin C 6' 1" 182 Jan 31, 1992 Brampton, ON, CAN20 Daniel Paille L 6' 0" 200 Apr 15, 1984 Welland, ON, CAN21 Andrew Ference D 5' 11" 189 Mar 17, 1979 Edmonton, AB, CAN22 Shawn Thornton L 6' 2" 217 Jul 23, 1977 Oshawa, ON, CAN23 Chris Kelly C 6' 0" 198 Nov 11, 1980 Toronto, ON, CAN27 Dougie Hamilton D 6' 5" 199 Jun 17, 1993 Toronto, ON, CAN33 Zdeno Chara D 6' 9" 255 Mar 18, 1977 Trencin, SVK35 Anton Khudobin G 5' 11" 203 May 7, 1986 Ust-Kamenogorsk, KAZ37 Patrice Bergeron C 6' 2" 194 Jul 24, 1985 Ancienne-Lorette, QC, CAN40 Tuukka Rask G 6' 3" 169 Mar 10, 1987 Savonlinna, FIN44 Dennis Seidenberg D 6' 1" 210 Jul 18, 1981 Schwenningen, DEU46 David Krejci C 6' 0" 188 Apr 28, 1986 Sternberk, CZE48 Chris Bourque L 5' 8" 174 Jan 29, 1986 Boston, MA, USA49 Rich Peverley C 6' 0" 195 Jul 8, 1982 Kingston, ON, CAN54 Adam McQuaid D 6' 4" 197 Oct 12, 1986 Charlottetown, PE, CAN55 Johnny Boychuk D 6' 2" 225 Jan 19, 1984 Edmonton, AB, CAN63 Brad Marchand L 5' 9" 183 May 11, 1988 Halifax, NS, CAN64 Lane MacDermid L 6' 3" 205 Aug 25, 1989 Hartford, CT, USA79 David Warsofsky D 5' 9" 170 May 30, 1990 Marshfield, MA, USA

22 Players Total Avg: 6' 1" 199 Age: 27.7

Injured Reserve List (1 Players)91 Marc Savard C 5' 10" 191 Jul 17, 1977 Ottawa, ON, CAN

Goal StreaksTYLER SEGUIN (2 / 2 Games)

Assist StreaksANDREW FERENCE (2 / 2 Games)

Point StreaksTYLER SEGUIN (2-1-3 / 2 Games)ANDREW FERENCE (1-2-3 / 2 Games)

New York Rangers: RosterActive (22 Players)# Name Pos Ht. Wt. Born Birth Place4 Michael Del Zotto D 6' 0" 195 Jun 24, 1990 Stouffville, ON, CAN5 Dan Girardi D 6' 1" 203 Apr 29, 1984 Welland, ON, CAN6 Anton Stralman D 5' 11" 190 Aug 1, 1986 Tibro, SWE10 Marian Gaborik R 6' 1" 204 Feb 14, 1982 Trencin, SVK14 Taylor Pyatt L 6' 4" 230 Aug 19, 1981 Thunder Bay, ON, CAN15 Jeff Halpern C 6' 0" 190 May 3, 1976 Washington, DC, USA17 Mike Rupp C 6' 5" 243 Jan 13, 1980 Cleveland, OH, USA18 Marc Staal D 6' 4" 207 Jan 13, 1987 Thunder Bay, ON, CAN19 Brad Richards C 6' 0" 196 May 2, 1980 Murray Harbour, PE, CAN20 Chris Kreider L 6' 3" 226 Apr 30, 1991 Boxford, MA, USA21 Derek Stepan C 6' 0" 196 Jun 18, 1990 Hastings, MN, USA22 Brian Boyle C 6' 7" 244 Dec 18, 1984 Hingham, MA, USA24 Ryan Callahan R 5' 11" 190 Mar 21, 1985 Rochester, NY, USA27 Ryan McDonagh D 6' 1" 213 Jun 13, 1989 St. Paul, MN, USA30 Henrik Lundqvist G 6' 1" 188 Mar 2, 1982 Are, SWE41 Stu Bickel D 6' 4" 207 Oct 2, 1986 Chanhassen, MN, USA42 Brandon Segal R 6' 2" 215 Jul 12, 1983 Richmond, BC, CAN43 Martin Biron G 6' 2" 186 Aug 15, 1977 Lac St. Charles, QC, CAN44 Steve Eminger D 6' 2" 207 Oct 31, 1983 Woodbridge, ON, CAN61 Rick Nash L 6' 4" 213 Jun 16, 1984 Brampton, ON, CAN62 Carl Hagelin L 5' 11" 186 Aug 23, 1988 Sodertalje, SWE97 Matt Gilroy D 6' 1" 199 Jul 20, 1984 North Bellmore, NY, USA

22 Players Total Avg: 6' 1" 205 Age: 28.4

Injured Reserve List (1 Players)38 Michael Sauer D 6' 3" 213 Aug 7, 1987 St. Cloud, MN, USA

Goal StreaksRYAN CALLAHAN (2 / 2 Games)

Assist StreaksNo active streaks

Point StreaksRUSLAN FEDOTENKO (2-2-4 / 4 Games)RYAN CALLAHAN (2-0-2 / 2 Games)

New York Rangers @ Boston BruinsTeam Records

New York Rangers Boston BruinsLast game: - -Next game: - -

Overall record/streak: 0 - 0 - 0 / 0 / 0 0 - 0 - 0 / 0 / 0Home record/streak: 0 - 0 - 0 / 0 / 0 0 - 0 - 0 / 0 / 0Road record/streak: 0 - 0 - 0 / 0 / 0 0 - 0 - 0 / 0 / 0

Last 5 Games: 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0Last 10 Games: 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 01-Goal Games: 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 02-Goal Games 0 - 0 0 - 03-Goal Games 0 - 0 0 - 0

Scoring first 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0Opponent scoring first 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0Leading after 1 period 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0Trailing after 1 period 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0

Tied after 1 period 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0Leading after 2 periods 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0Trailing after 2 periods 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0

Tied after 2 periods 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0OT Record - This Season: 0 - 0 0 - 0

OT Record - Franchise: 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0Shootout Record - This Season: 0 - 0 0 - 0

Shootout Record - Franchise: 0 - 0 0 - 0Outshooting opponent: 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0

Outshot by opponent: 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0Even shots: 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0

vs. Northeast: 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0vs. Atlantic: 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0

vs. Southeast: 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0vs. EASTERN CONFERENCE: 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0

vs. Central: 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0vs. Pacific: 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0

vs. Northwest: 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0vs. WESTERN CONFERENCE: 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0

Month by Month RecordNew York Rangers Boston Bruins

W-L-OT Points W-L-OT PointsOctober: 0-0-0 0 0-0-0 0

November: 0-0-0 0 0-0-0 0December: 0-0-0 0 0-0-0 0

January: 0-0-0 0 0-0-0 0February: 0-0-0 0 0-0-0 0

March: 0-0-0 0 0-0-0 0April: 0-0-0 0 0-0-0 0

Totals: 0-0-0 0 0-0-0 0

New York Rangers @ Boston BruinsSituations

Goals by Period1 2 3 OT T Avg

New York Rangers: 0 0 0 0 0 0Opponents: 0 0 0 0 0 0

Boston Bruins: 0 0 0 0 0 0Opponents: 0 0 0 0 0 0

Shots by Period1 2 3 OT T Avg

New York Rangers: 0 0 0 0 0 0Opponents: 0 0 0 0 0 0

Boston Bruins: 0 0 0 0 0 0Opponents: 0 0 0 0 0 0

Power PlayNew York Rangers Boston Bruins

G Att % G Att %Overall: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Home: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Road: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Penalty KillingNew York Rangers Boston Bruins

G Att % G Att %Overall: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Home: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Road: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

- -

PenaltiesNew York Rangers Boston Bruins

GP Min Avg./Rank GP Min Avg./Rank0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Goal SituationsNew York Rangers Boston Bruins

For Against For Against5 on 5: 0 0 0 05 on 4: 0 0 0 05 on 3: 0 0 0 04 on 4: 0 0 0 04 on 3: 0 0 0 03 on 3: 0 0 0 03 on 4: 0 0 0 03 on 5: 0 0 0 04 on 5: 0 0 0 0

Empty Net: 0 0 0 0Penalty Shots: 0 0 0 0

Total: 0 0 0 0

New York Rangers @ Boston BruinsSituations

Individual LeadersNew York Rangers Boston Bruins

Points:Goals:

Assists:PP Goals:SH Goals:

GW Goals:3+ Goals:

PIM:Shots:

+/-:

ShootoutNew York Rangers Boston Bruins

Shooter G/S % GDG Shooter G/S % GDG

Goaltender Rec. G/S % Goaltender Rec. G/S %

Power PlayNew York Rangers Boston Bruins

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Short HandedNew York Rangers Boston Bruins

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TONIGHT’S GAME- The Bruins host the Rangers tonight in the season-opening game for both teams …It is the first of three games between these teamsthis season and the first of two at TD Garden …Johnny Boychuk is celebrating his 29th birthday today. BOSTON SEASON-OPENING GAMES- The Bruins are 35-36-16-0 al-time in season-opening games and they are 28-16-11-0 when those games have been home contests.- They have gone 3-8-5 in their last 16 season-opening games following an eight-game opening night win streak from 1987-1994 andthey are 1-7-1 in their last nine season openers with the lone win in that span a 5-4 victory in Colorado on Oct. 9, 2008.- They have gone to overtime in a season opener on ten occasions with a 2-0-8-0 record in those contests …Their last season openerto go to overtime came with a 3-3 tie vs. New Jersey on Oct. 8, 2003 …Their last season opener to be decided in overtime was a 3-2win over Hartford on Oct. 8, 1992.- Fun Fact: This is the 11th time in in their history that the Bruins have opened a season vs. the Rangers (4-3-1 in Boston, 1-1-0 in NewYork) and they are 3-0-1 in their last four such games with the last season-opener between these teams a 4-4 tie in Boston on Oct. 5,1996. 48-GAMES OR LESS SCHEDULE HISTORY- The Bruins have played 48 games or fewer in a complete season on 19 previous occasions …They played 30 games in theirinaugural season of 1924-25; 36 contests in 1925-26; 44 games each from 1926-27 through 1930-31; and 48 game schedules from1931-32 to 1941-42 and again in a lockout-shortened 1994-95 season (27-18-3 in that campaign).- They have failed to make the playoffs in just four of those 19 seasons –1924-25, 1925-26, 1930-31 and 1933-34. CLAUDE JULIEN’S BOSTON HISTORY AT 48-GAME MARKS- In the five previous seasons in which Claude Julien has overseen the Boston bench, the Bruins have had a winning record and playoffposition in each year following the 48th game of the season:

MILESTONES APPROACHING- Chris Kelly: 3 goals short of 100 NHL goals- Brad Marchand: 3 points short of 100 NHL points- Nathan Horton: 5 assists shy of 200 NHL assists- David Krejci: 5 assists shy of 200 NHL assists- Claude Julien: 3 wins to tie Don Cherry for third place on team’s all-time wins list at 231 BRUINS FATHER-SON COMBINATIONS- Chris Bourque is looking to join his father Ray as just the fifth father-son combination in team history to wear the Bruins sweater …Theother four are the Bennetts (Harvey and Bill), DeMarco (Albert G. and Albert T.), Grahames (Ron and John) and Hodges (Ken R. andKen D.). FUN FACTS- The Bruins open this season 7 January games (5 home/2 road) before facing 11 games in February (3 home/8 road) …Their busiestmonth is a 17-game March (8 home/9 road) before concluding with 13 April games (8 home/5 road).- The Bruins enter this season with 22 players on their roster …They return 19 players who played at least one game with the team in2011-12 with the three new faces Dougie Hamilton (2010 first round draft pick), Chris Bourque (acquired from Washington in trade) andDavid Warsofsky (acquired from St. Louis in trade).-Seven players were drafted by Boston (Bergeron, Hamilton, Krejci, Lucic, MacDermid, Marchand, Seguin) …13 were acquired viatrade (Bourque, Boychuk, Campbell, Ference, Horton, Kelly, Khudobin, McQuaid, Paille, Peverley, Rask, Seidenberg, Warsofsky…Two were signed as free agents (Chara, Thornton). BOSTON vs. NEW YORK, LIFETIME SERIES- The Bruins and Rangers are meeting for the 629th time in their franchise histories with the Bruins having a 284-240-97-7 record and a1,976-1,830 scoring advantage in those games.- The Bruins are 165-100-42-5 in their 312 home games of this lifetime series with a 1,097-866 scoring edge in those contests.

Boston Bruins: Media Notes

Season Record at 48-Game Mark Division Standing Conference Standing

2011-12 32-14-2 First Second

2010-11 27-14-7 First Fifth

2009-10 23-17-8 Third Sixth

2008-09 35-8-5 First First

2007-08 24-19-5 Third Seventh

- The Bruins went 1-2-1 vs. the Rangers in last season’s series but won the last game between these teams with a 2-1 victory in NewYork on Apr. 1, 2012 …That win snapped an 0-4-1 winless stretch vs. the Rangers and the Bruins are 3-8-1 in in their last 12 gamesoverall vs. New York.- Fun Fact: There have been six 1-0 decisions in the last 20 games between these teams with each team winning three …17 of the last21 games between these teams have been decided by one goal. INJURIES- None reported RECENT TRANSACTIONSJan. 13: Dougie Hamilton recalled from Niagara/OHL …Matt Bartkowski, Chris Bourque, Lane MacDermid, Ryan Spooner, Jamie Tardifand David Warsofsky recalled from Providence/AHL …Jay Pandolfo signed to professional try-out agreement.Jan. 17: Matt Bartkowski and Ryan Spooner assigned to Providence/AHL.Jan. 17: Aaron Johnson assigned to Providence/AHL on a conditioning stint.Jan. 18: Jamie Tardif assigned to Providence/AHL. JANUARY BIRTHDAYSJan. 19 –Johnny Boychuk (29 years old)Jan. 29 –Chris Bourque (27 years old)Jan. 31 –Tyler Seguin (21 years old) 2011-12 SEASON RECAP- The Bruins concluded their 2011-12 season with a 49-29-4 record and 102 points, taking their 27th Division title and finishing fourthoverall in the Eastern Conference.- They were 24-14-3 on home ice with a 25-15-1 road mark …Their 269 goals for ranked second overall in the NHL to Pittsburgh’s 282and they allowed 202 goals, which was fifth overall in the league and second in the Eastern Conference …Their +67 goal differentialwas the league’s best.

2012-13 Season: Is three wins shy of tying Don Cherry (231) for third place on the Bruins' all-time coaching wins list.

Boston Bruins: Head Coach and Player BiosHead Coach: Claude Julien

#35: Anton Khudobin (G) 5' 11", 203 lbs. / May 7, 1986 (26 years and 8 months)

Drafted: 2004 (7th/206th) by MINAcquired: Trade w/MIN (Penner/Lehtonen), Feb. 28, 2011Last Win: APR 5, 2012 @ OTTAWALast SO: JAN 16, 2011 vs VANCOUVER (2)Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0-0

GP W-L-OT SO GAA SV%Season 0 0-0-0 0 0.00 .000Career 7 5-1-0 1 1.32 .961

Career vs. Opp - ----0 - - -

Season Highs: Shots Saves- -

2012-13 Notes: Shutouts: 0 ... Backup: 0 games Fun Fact: Played 26 games for Moscow Oblast Atlant of the KHL with a 6-14-4 record and 2.96 goals against average ... Has a 5-1-0 lifetimeNHL record, including a 3-1 win in Ottawa on Apr. 5, 2012 in his first game as a Bruin.

#40: Tuukka Rask (G) 6' 3", 169 lbs. / Mar 10, 1987 (25 years and 10 months)

RASK, TOO-kaDrafted: 2005 (1st/21st) by TORAcquired: Trade w/TOR (Raycroft), June 24, 2006Last Win: JAN 16, 2012 @ FLORIDA (7)Last SO: JAN 5, 2012 vs CALGARY (9)Career Shootouts: 34/52 (.654), 8-7


Career vs. Opp 6 2-3-1 1 1.83 .939


2012-13 Notes: Has played one season-opening game in his NHL career, a 5-2 loss to Phoenix in Prague on Oct. 9, 2010 ... Shutouts: 0 ...Backup: 0 games ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Played 17 games with Plzen in the Czech Republic during the lockout with a 10-7-0 record and 2.13 goals against average ... Hadthree shutouts last season, including in back-to-back starts on Dec. 13 (Los Angeles ) and 23 (Florida) ... Also had a career-best seven-gamewin streak from Dec. 10-Jan. 16.

#11: Gregory Campbell (C) 6' 0", 197 lbs. / Dec 17, 1983 (29 years and 1 month)

Drafted: 2002 (3rd/67th) by FLAAcquired: Trade w/FLA (w/Horton for Wideman, 2010 1st & 2011 3rd picks), June 22,2010Last Goal: MAR 19, 2012 vs TORONTO (9)Last Assist: MAR 27, 2012 vs TAMPA BAY (5)Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG

GP G-A-P +/- PIMSeason 0 0-0-0 0 0Career 521 50-80-130 -31 485

Career vs. Opp 25 3-3-6 -2 51

Season Highs: G A P PIM TOI Shots Hits +/-- - - - - - - -

2012-13 Notes: 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Is one of three Bruins on the current roster whose father also played in the NHL, as Colin Campbell played for Pit, Col, Edm, Van&Det (also Chris/Ray Bourque; Lane/Paul MacDermid).

#17: Milan Lucic (L) 6' 4", 220 lbs. / Jun 7, 1988 (24 years and 7 months)

LOO-cheech, ME-lanDrafted: 2006 (2nd/50th) by BOSLast Goal: APR 5, 2012 @ OTTAWA (1)Last Assist: APR 3, 2012 vs PITTSBURGH (2)Career Shootouts: 0/1 (0%), 0 GDG

GP G-A-P +/- PIMSeason 0 0-0-0 0 0Career 359 90-122-212 43 525

Career vs. Opp 18 1-6-7 4 26


2012-13 Notes: Is ten goals shy of his 100th NHL goal ... 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Is one of two players (Anaheim's Corey Perry) with both 25+ goals and 100+ penalty minutes in each of the previous two seasons ...Played a career-high 81 games in 2011-12 and also recorded his second straight 20+ goal season.

#18: Nathan Horton (R) 6' 2", 229 lbs. / May 29, 1985 (27 years and 7 months)

Drafted: 2003 (1st/3rd) by FLAAcquired: Trade w/FLA (w/Campbell for Wideman, 2010 1st & 2011 3rd picks), June22, 2010Last Goal: JAN 19, 2012 @ NEW JERSEY (2)Last Assist: JAN 12, 2012 vs MONTREAL (6)Career Shootouts: 12/41 (29%), 4 GDG


Career vs. Opp 25 9-4-13 -5 31


2012-13 Notes: Is looking to play his first game since Jan. 22, 2012 at Philadelphia ... Is five assists shy of his 200th NHL assist ... 0 multi-ptgames ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Ranked sixth in the NHL in 2011-12 with an 18.9 shooting percentage.

#19: Tyler Seguin (C) 6' 1", 182 lbs. / Jan 31, 1992 (20 years and 11 months)

Drafted: 2010 (1st/2nd) by BOSLast Goal: APR 7, 2012 vs BUFFALOLast Assist: APR 1, 2012 @ NY RANGERS (3)Career Shootouts: 10/20 (50%), 5 GDG


Career vs. Opp 8 1-2-3 0 2


2012-13 Notes: Is 11 points shy of his 100th NHL point ... 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Played 29 games for Biel in Switzerland during the lockout with 25-15=40 totals ... Won his first team scoring title in 2011-12,becoming the youngest player in club history to do so ... Had career season-highs in all categories in 2011-12 and ranked second to teammatePatrice Bergeron for the NHL's best plus/minus at +34.

#20: Daniel Paille (L) 6' 0", 200 lbs. / Apr 15, 1984 (28 years and 9 months)

Drafted: 2002 (1st/20th) by BUFAcquired: Trade w/BUF (2010 3rd & cond. 4th pick), Oct. 20, 2009Last Goal: FEB 11, 2012 vs NASHVILLE (20)Last Assist: MAR 19, 2012 vs TORONTO (6)Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG


Career vs. Opp 21 3-1-4 -3 4


2012-13 Notes: 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Played 8 games with Ilves Tampere in Finland during the lockout with 2-4=6 totals ... Was one of three Bruins last season with twoshorthanded goals.

#21: Andrew Ference (D) 5' 11", 189 lbs. / Mar 17, 1979 (33 years and 10 months)

FERR-entsDrafted: 1997 (8th/208th) by PITAcquired: Trade w/CGY (w/Kobasew for B. Stuart, Primeau, 2008 4th pick), Feb. 10,2007Last Goal: MAR 29, 2012 vs WASHINGTON (5)Last Assist: MAR 31, 2012 @ NY ISLANDERS (4)Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG


Career vs. Opp 31 6-6-12 5 44


2012-13 Notes: 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Played 21 games with Ceske Budejovice in the Czech Republic during the lockout with 2-5=7 totals ... Scored a career-high six goalsin 2011-12.

#22: Shawn Thornton (L) 6' 2", 217 lbs. / Jul 23, 1977 (35 years and 5 months)

Drafted: 1997 (7th/190th) by TORAcquired: Free agent, July 1, 2007Last Goal: MAR 27, 2012 vs TAMPA BAY (6)Last Assist: MAR 8, 2012 vs BUFFALO (16)Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG


Career vs. Opp 18 0-0-0 -2 22


2012-13 Notes: 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: The Bruins are 44-16-9 in games in which he has had at least one fight over the previous four seasons ... Played a career-high 81games last season with a career season-high 154 penalty minutes ... Tied for the league lead in 2011-12 with 20 fighting majors.

#23: Chris Kelly (C) 6' 0", 198 lbs. / Nov 11, 1980 (32 years and 2 months)

Drafted: 1999 (3rd/94th) by OTTAcquired: Trade w/OTT (2011 2nd round pick), Feb. 15, 2011Last Goal: MAR 31, 2012 @ NY ISLANDERS (4)Last Assist: APR 3, 2012 vs PITTSBURGH (2)Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG


Career vs. Opp 28 8-3-11 7 6


2012-13 Notes: Is three goals shy of his 100th NHL goal ... 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Played 8 games with Red Ice in Switzerland during the lockout with 4-5=9 totals ... Tied teammate Zdeno Chara at +33 for theleague's third-best plus/minus in 2011-12 ... Established career season-highs in goals with his first 20-goal campaign and points ... Was theonly Bruin to play in all 82 games last season and has missed just nine of a possible 574 games since breaking into the NHL on a full-timebasis in 2005-06..

#27: Dougie Hamilton (D) 6' 5", 199 lbs. / Jun 17, 1993 (19 years and 7 months)

DUH-gee HAM-ihl-tuhnLast Goal: -Last Assist: -Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG


Career vs. Opp - ----- - -


2012-13 Notes: Is looking to play his first NHL game ... 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Wore number 53 during training camp but switched to 27 on Jan. 18 ... Played the start of this season with his junior team in Niagara(OHL) with 8-33=41 totals in 32 games ... Was the Canadian Major Junior Defenseman of the Year in 2011-12 ... His brother Freddie, a formerteammate at Niagara, is in the San Jose organization currently playing in Worcester (AHL).

#33: Zdeno Chara (D) 6' 9", 255 lbs. / Mar 18, 1977 (35 years and 10 months)

CHA-rah, zah-DAY-nohDrafted: 1996 (3rd/56th) by NYIAcquired: Free Agent, July 1, 2006Last Goal: MAR 25, 2012 @ ANAHEIM (6)Last Assist: APR 1, 2012 @ NY RANGERS (2)Career Shootouts: 3/10 (30%), 2 GDG


Career vs. Opp 51 8-18-26 -4 80


2012-13 Notes: 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Played 25 games with Lev Praha of the KHL during the lockout with 4-6=10 totals ... Led defensemen and was third overall in theleague with a +33 ranking in 2011-12 and also established career season-highs in assists and points ... Was a Norris Trophy finalist for the fifthtime in his career and was named a Second Team NHL All-Star ... Has missed just 15 of a possible 492 games since joining the Bruins in 2006-07.

#37: Patrice Bergeron (C) 6' 2", 194 lbs. / Jul 24, 1985 (27 years and 5 months)

BUR-jer-on, pah-TREECEDrafted: 2003 (2nd/45th) by BOSLast Goal: APR 1, 2012 @ NY RANGERS (2)Last Assist: APR 7, 2012 vs BUFFALOCareer Shootouts: 16/52 (31%), 6 GDG


Career vs. Opp 27 4-6-10 -8 6


2012-13 Notes: 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Played 21 games with Lugano in Switzerland during the lockout with 11-18=29 totals ... Won the 2011-12 Selke Trophy as theleague's top defensive forward ... Led the NHL in plus/minus last season at +36 ... Is just the 25th member of the IIHF's Triple-Gold Club as aplayer who has won an Olympic Gold medal, World Championship Gold and a Stanley Cup championship.

#44: Dennis Seidenberg (D) 6' 1", 210 lbs. / Jul 18, 1981 (31 years and 6 months)

Drafted: 2001 (6th/172nd) by PHIAcquired: From FLA (w/Bartkowski for Bitz, Weller & 2010 2nd pick) Mar. 3, 2010Last Goal: APR 1, 2012 @ NY RANGERS (3)Last Assist: MAR 19, 2012 vs TORONTO (8)Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG


Career vs. Opp 23 1-6-7 -4 10


2012-13 Notes: 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Played 26 games with Mannheim in Germany during the lockout with 2-18=20 totals ... His Mannheim teammates included hisbrother Yanick ... His 24:02 average ice time per game last season was second only to Zdeno Chara.

#46: David Krejci (C) 6' 0", 188 lbs. / Apr 28, 1986 (26 years and 8 months)

KRAY-cheeDrafted: 2004 (2nd/63rd) by BOSLast Goal: MAR 31, 2012 @ NY ISLANDERS (4)Last Assist: APR 5, 2012 @ OTTAWA (1)Career Shootouts: 11/30 (37%), 5 GDG


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2012-13 Notes: Is five assists shy of his 200th NHL assist ... 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Played 24 games with Pardubice in the Czech Republic during the lockout with 16-11=27 totals ... Had a season-high 23 goals in2011-12, his second career 20+ goal season ... Had a career-best 11-game point streak from Dec. 17-Jan. 14 (5-11=16 totals) which was theleague's third-longest last season.

#48: Chris Bourque (L) 5' 8", 174 lbs. / Jan 29, 1986 (26 years and 11 months)

Acquired: Claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh, Dec. 5, 20101st NHL / 1st BOS SeasonLast Goal: -Last Assist: -Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG




2012-13 Notes: Is looking to play his first game as a Bruin .... 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: With his first game played this season, he and his father, Ray, will become the fifth father-son combination to play for the Bruins ...Played 32 games with Providence/AHL during the lockout and led that team with 8-20=28 totals at the time of his recall to Boston ... Led theAHL in scoring in 2011-12 with 93 points for Hershey ... His brother Ryan is in the NY Rangers system currently playing in Connecticut (AHL).

#49: Rich Peverley (C) 6' 0", 195 lbs. / Jul 8, 1982 (30 years and 6 months)

Acquired: Trade w/ATL (Stuart/Wheeler), Feb. 18, 2011Last Goal: APR 3, 2012 vs PITTSBURGH (2)Last Assist: APR 7, 2012 vs BUFFALOCareer Shootouts: 6/25 (24%), 3 GDG


Career vs. Opp 14 1-7-8 -3 4


2012-13 Notes: Is three games shy of his 100th game as a Bruin ... 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ...Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Played 29 games with JYP Jyvaskyla in Finland during the lockout with 9-14=23 totals ... Was limited by injuries to 57 games in2011-12, his lowest season total since breaking into the NHL full-time in 2008-09 ... Led the team in 2012 post-season scoring with 3-2=5 totalsin seven games.

#54: Adam McQuaid (D) 6' 4", 197 lbs. / Oct 12, 1986 (26 years and 3 months)

Drafted: 2005 (2nd/55th) by CMBAcquired: Trade w/CMB (2007 fifth pick), May 16, 2007Last Goal: JAN 21, 2012 vs NY RANGERS (32)Last Assist: MAR 19, 2012 vs TORONTO (6)Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG




2012-13 Notes: 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Hit career season-highs last season in both games played and penalty minutes.

#55: Johnny Boychuk (D) 6' 2", 225 lbs. / Jan 19, 1984 (29 years)

Drafted: 2002 (3rd/72nd) by COLAcquired: Trade w/COL (Matt Hendricks), June 24, 2008Last Goal: MAR 10, 2012 vs WASHINGTON (13)Last Assist: MAR 19, 2012 vs TORONTO (8)Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG


Career vs. Opp 10 0-2-2 -2 0


2012-13 Notes: Is two games short of his 100th game as a Bruin ... 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ...Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Played 15 games with Salzburg in Austria during the lockout with 2-6=8 totals ... Ranked third among defensemen and eighth overallin the NHL in 2011-12 with a +27 plus/minus rating and played in a season-high 77 games.

#63: Brad Marchand (L) 5' 9", 183 lbs. / May 11, 1988 (24 years and 8 months)

Drafted: 2005 (1st/4th) by MINAcquired: Free Agent, July 1, 2011Last Goal: APR 7, 2012 vs BUFFALOLast Assist: APR 1, 2012 @ NY RANGERS (3)Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG


Career vs. Opp 9 0-1-1 -5 0


2012-13 Notes: Is three points short of his 100th NHL/Bruins point .. 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ...Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Ranked second on the team with a career-best 28 goals in 2011-12, his second straight 20+ goal season, and had career-highs inassists and points as well ... Ranked fifth overall in the NHL last season with a +31 rating.

#64: Lane MacDermid (L) 6' 3", 205 lbs. / Aug 25, 1989 (23 years and 4 months)

Drafted: 2009 (4th/112th) by BOSLast Goal:Last Assist:Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG




2012-13 Notes: Is looking for his first NHL point ... 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Played 32 games with Providence/AHL during the lockout with 3-2=5 totals and 73 PIM ... Is one of three Bruins on the current rosterwhose father (Paul, Hfd/Wpg/Wsh/Qbc) also played in the NHL, joining Gregory/Colin Campbell and Chris/Ray Bourque ... Played five gameswith Boston in 2011-12, including his first NHL game vs. the NY Rangers on Mar. 4, 2012 with a fight vs. Mike Rupp in that game.

#79: David Warsofsky (D) 5' 9", 170 lbs. / May 30, 1990 (22 years and 7 months)

DAY-vihd wahr-SAHF-skeeDrafted: 2008 (7th/95th) by STLAcquired: Trade w/STL (Sobotka), June 26, 2010Last Goal: -Last Assist: -Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG




2012-13 Notes: Is looking to play his first NHL game ... 0 multi-pt games ... Longest pt streak: 0 games ... Fighting majors: 0 ... Injured: 0 Fun Fact: Played 30 games with Providence/AHL during the lockout with 2-7=9 totals ... Led Providence team defensemen in scoring in his firstfull pro season in 2011-12 and was second overall on that team in assists.

#91: Marc Savard (C) (*Injured) 5' 10", 191 lbs. / Jul 17, 1977 (35 years and 6 months)

sa-VAHRDDrafted: 1995 (4th/91st) by NYRAcquired: Free Agent, July 1, 2006Last Goal: -Last Assist: -Career Shootouts: 5/19 (26%), 1 GDG


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Total Man-Games Lost: 0 RECENT TRANSACTIONS:Jan. 13 — Agreed to terms with defenseman Michael Del Zotto Jan. 13 — Agreed to terms with free agent defenseman Matt Gilroy Jan. 16 —Acquired forward Brandon Mashinter from San Jose for forward Tommy Grant and a conditional pick in 2014 Jan. 16 — Recalled forward Brandon Segal from Connecticut (AHL)

TONIGHT'S GAME The Rangers will begin their 2013 regular season against the Boston Bruins tonight at TD Garden (7:00 p.m. — TV: MSG Network;Radio: ESPN 98.7), in an Original Six matchup. This will be the fifth consecutive season the Blueshirts will open their regular seasoncampaign on the road, and the 11th time in the last 13 seasons. Last season, the Rangers finished atop the Eastern ConferenceStandings, and second in the league overall, with a record of 51-24-7 (109 pts). The Bruins finished the 2011-12 season with a 49-29-4(102 pts) record to rank second in the Eastern Conference. Tonight's game is the first of back-to-back contests to open the season forthe Rangers, who will host Atlantic Division rivals the Pittsburgh Penguins tomorrow, Jan. 20 (7:00 p.m.), in their home opener atMadison Square Garden. RANGERS vs. BRUINS:All-Time: 247-282-97-2 overall (142-119-55-0 at home; 105-163-42-2 on the road) 2013: Tonight is the first of three meetings this season, and the first of two at TD Garden. Last Season: New York was 3-1-0 overall (1-1-0 mark at home; 2-0-0 mark on the road). Three of the four meetings were decided byone goal, including a 3-2 overtime victory on Jan. 21 at Boston. The Rangers out-scored the Bruins, 11-7, including a 4-1 advantage inthe third period and overtime. The Blueshirts' power play was 2-8 (25.0%), while their penalty kill was 9-10 (90.0%). Marian Gaborikled all skaters in scoring with four goals and five points in the season series, while Michael Del Zotto and Brad Richards each tallied aseries-high, three assists. Henrik Lundqvist was 3-1-0 with a 1.73 GAA, .946 Sv% and one shutout. The Rangers have won nine of their last 12 meetings against the Bruins, including five of their last six games at Boston over the span The Blueshirts enter tonight's contest with a four-game winning streak at TD Garden, having out-scored the Bruins, 10-4, during thestretch Henrik Lundqvist has started in 24 consecutive games against Boston, dating back to Jan. 13, 2007 New York tied for second with a 24-12-5 (53 pts) record on the road last season; Boston ranked 14th with a 24-14-3 (51 pts) mark athome last season The Rangers were 11-8-1 vs. the Northeast Division last season; the Bruins were 12-7-1 vs. the Atlantic Division last season New York lists no former Bruins on their roster Boston lists one former Ranger on their roster: Marc Savard (1997-98 - 1998-99)

INDIVIDUAL CAREER LEADERS vs. BRUINS:Henrik Lundqvist — 27 GP, 19-6-2, 1.53 GAA, 6 SO Martin Biron —31 GP, 12-12-2-1, 2.66 GAA, 1 SO Brad Richards — 34 GP, 7-22-29 Ryan Callahan — 19 GP, 5-6-11 Michael Del Zotto — 10 GP, 2-4-6

SPECIAL TEAMS (last season): The Blueshirts posted a record of 25-2-4 in games when tallying a power play goal last season, and 34-13-3 when not allowing a powerplay goal.Power Play: The Rangers' power play tallied eight goals in the final six games of the regular season (8-27, 29.6% over the span), and13-56 (23.2%) in the final 15 games. New York ranked 23rd overall (44-280, 15.7%) and 19th on the road (21-134, 15.7%). TheRangers were 4-18 (13:15) in five-on-three situations (last –4/5 at PIT), and 2-9 (12:08) when four-on-three (last –3/11 vs. NYI).Shorthanded goals allowed (4): 12/5 vs. TOR (Steckel); 12/8 vs. TBL (Moore); 12/17 at PHX (Korpikoski); 4/5 at PIT (Letang). Penalty Killing: New York's penalty kill was 52-60 (86.7%) in the final 20 games, and tied for seventh in the NHL with eightshorthanded goals. New York ranked fifth overall (224-260, 86.2%) and sixth on the road (124-142, 87.3%). The Rangers were 9-10(6:17) in three-on-five situations (last –3/28 at WPG), and 2-3 (2:24) when three-on-four (last –2/16 vs. CHI). Shorthanded goals for(8): 10/20 at CGY (Prust); 12/8 vs. TBL (Anisimov); 12/10 at BUF (Hagelin); 12/10 at BUF (Callahan); 12/20 at NJD (Hagelin); 1/6at PIT (Dubinsky); 2/12 vs. WSH (Prust); 3/28 at WPG (Del Zotto). Four-on-Four: The Rangers were plus-seven in 84 four-on-four situations (151:10), and even in two three-on-three situations (0:38).Four-on-four goals for (10): 10/18 at VAN (Gaborik); 10/20 at CGY (McDonagh); 10/27 vs. TOR (Girardi); 1/2 vs. FLA (Gaborik); 2/9vs. TBL (Stepan); 2/9 vs. TBL (Richards); 2/14 at BOS (Anisimov); 2/19 vs. CBJ (Stepan); 2/25 vs. BUF (Callahan); 3/21 vs.DET (Callahan). Four-on-four goals allowed (3): 2/9 vs. TBL (Lecavalier); 2/25 vs. BUF (Stafford); 3/2 at TBL (Malone).

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ORIGINAL SIX SHOWDOWNTonight's contest will be the first of nine schedules games against Original Six opponents this season Henrik Lundqvist was 7-5-0 with a 2.40 GAA and one shutout against Original Six opponents last season Marian Gaborik led the Rangers in scoring against Original Six opponents last season with eight goals and 14 points Brad Richards tallied 12 points against Original Six opponents last season, including a team-high, eight assists Michael Del Zotto led all team defensemen in scoring with 10 points (four goals, six assists) against Original Six opponents last season New York is 54-32-12 against Original Six teams since 2005-06, including a 20-6-2 mark vs. Boston over the span. The Rangers' .612win% ranks second, trailing Detroit (.651, 44-22-7), and ahead of Montreal (.607, 76-47-13), Chicago (.533, 35-30-11), Boston (.525,63-56-20), and Toronto (.489, 57-60-19).

CLOSE CALL The Rangers and Bruins have been separated by one goal in 17 of their last 21 meetings, including six games that required extra timeand five that went to the shootout, dating back to Mar. 24, 2007. Three of the other four games during the stretch were decided by twogoals, while one was decided by three goals (3-0 win on Feb. 14, 2012 at BOS). New York is 10-5-2 in one-goal games against Bostonover the span. SEASON OPENERS:The Rangers are 35-36-14 all-time in 85 season-opening games, including a 25-27-9 record in 61 season openers away from MSG.The Blueshirt's .484 win% in season openers on the road ranks 10th in the NHL. New York has out-scored their opponents, 243-239 in season-openers Rangers Head Coach John Tortorella ranks fifth among active NHL head coaches in season openers (min. three games) with a recordof 6-2-1 in nine career season-opening games for a .722 win% Blueshirts legend Andy Bathgate holds the franchise record, and is tied for second all-time in the NHL, for most assists and points in aseason-opening game, having registered four assists and five points on Oct. 7, 1955 at Chicago. Former Ranger Walt Tkaczuk alsotallied four assists in a season-opening game on Oct. 9, 1974 vs. Washington. Derek Stepan tallied three goals while making his NHL debut in the 2010-11 season opener on Oct. 9, 2010 at Buffalo. His three goalstied the franchise record for goals in a season opener, and he became the fourth player in NHL history and first Ranger to register ahat trick in his NHL debut. Ron Murphy, who skated with the Rangers from 1952-53 to 1956-57, also tallied three goals in the 1955-56season opener at Chicago on Oct. 7, 1955. Stepan is one of three active players who have notched a hat trick in a season-opening game (Teemu Selanne and Paul Stastny) Former Rangers' captain Jaromir Jagr holds the team record for fastest goal to start a game in a season opener with his goal just 29seconds into the contest on Oct. 5, 2006 vs. Washington Andy Bathgate, Rod Gilbert and Walt Tkaczuk are tied for the Rangers' record for most career points in season-opening games, witheach player having tallied 13 career points in season openers Former Rangers' goaltender Gump Worsley holds the franchise record for most opening night wins with five career wins in season-opening games. Henrik Lundqvist has registered four career wins in season-opening games. Henrik Lundqvist is 4-1-1 with a 2.32 GAA and a .920 Sv% in six career season-openers

NEW FACES The Rangers have four new players on their opening night roster: Jeff Halpern, Rick Nash, Taylor Pyatt and Brandon Segal. In addition,Matt Gilroy is looking to return to the Rangers lineup after splitting 2011-12 with Tampa Bay and Ottawa, while Chris Kreider is lookingto make his regular season debut after skating in 18 playoff contests with the Rangers last season. Arron Asham, who is serving thefinal game of a four-game suspension he received during last season's playoffs as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins, will join theRangers roster for tomorrow's home opener against Pittsburgh. BACK-TO-BACKS The Rangers will begin their first of six back-to-back sets this season tonight at Boston. Last season, New York posted a combinedrecord of 19-4-5 in back-to-back games, including a 9-2-3 (3-1-0 at home, 6-1-3 on the road) record in the first game and a 10-2-2 (6-0-0 at home, 4-2-2 on the road) mark in the second, and were 7-1-1 in the second game when opening the set with a win. Since 2009-10,New York is 31-10-4 in the second game of back-to-backs, with a 15-3-1 mark at MSG and 16-7-3 on the road over the span. HenrikLundqvist has started on consecutive days 59 times in his career, posting a record of 38-14-7 with a 1.84 GAA, .934 Sv% and sixshutouts in the second game. RANGERS RECORD WHEN... (last season):Leading after the 1st period —21-3-3 (16th in NHL) Leading after the 2nd period —30-0-3 (8th in NHL) Trailing after two periods —5-18-1 (5th in NHL; five 3rd period comeback wins) Out-shooting their opponent —30-13-1 (1st in NHL) Scoring first —35-5-3 (3rd in NHL)

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MILESTONES IN SIGHT:Ryan Callahan — 2 points from 200th NHL career Steve Eminger —4 points from 100th NHL career Derek Stepan —4 points from 100th NHL career

- In his fourth full season with the Rangers after being named the 34th head coach in franchise history on Feb. 23, 2009- Was a finalist for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's top coach in 2011-12- Ranks fifth on the Rangers' all-time coaching wins list- Became the 30th coach in NHL history to coach 800 games on Mar. 27, 2012 at MIN (3-2 win)- Won his 100th game as Rangers Head Coach with a 5-3 win on Nov. 5, 2011 vs. MTL- Recorded his 300th NHL coaching victory with a 5-2 win on Nov. 20, 2010 at MIN, becoming the 40th head coach in league history to reachthe mark- Currently ranks first on the NHL's all-time wins list among U.S.-born coaches with 384 victories, having passed Peter Laviolette on Mar. 17,2009 at MTL- Won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's top coach in 2003-04, while guiding Tampa Bay to a franchise record 46 wins and 106 points, andcapturing the team's only Stanley CupAll-Time Regular Season Record: 384-322-37-63All-Time Regular Season Rangers Record: 145-100-1-25

New York Rangers: Head Coach and Player BiosHead Coach: John Tortorella

#30: Henrik Lundqvist (G) 6' 1", 188 lbs. / Mar 2, 1982 (30 years and 10 months)

LUHND-kvihstDrafted: 2000 - 7th round (205th overall) by the New York Rangers8th NHL / 8th NYR SeasonLast Win: APR 3, 2012 @ PHILADELPHIA (1)Last SO: FEB 27, 2012 vs NEW JERSEY (16)Career Shootouts: 200/262 (.763), 41-27


Career vs. Opp 27 19-6-2 6 1.53 .947


Season Openers (Career): 6 GP, 4-1-1, 2.32 GAA, .920 Sv%- Is 8-3-2 with a 1.20 GAA, .961 Sv% and three shutouts in 13 career games at Boston 2011-12 Notes:- Captured the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender, and was a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP) and Ted Lindsay Award(most outstanding player)- Named Rangers' MVP for a franchise record, sixth consecutive season- Established career-highs in wins (39) and save percentage (.930), and posted a career-best in goals against average (1.97)- Tied for fourth in the NHL in goals against average, third in shutouts (eight), and ranked third in wins and save percentage- Became the 45th goaltender in NHL history to record 250 career wins with a 22-save effort in a 4-2 win on Mar. 28 at WPG- Became the fourth goalie in NHL history to post 30+ wins in seven or more consecutive seasons (T. Esposito, P. Roy, M. Brodeur), andincreased his own NHL record for most 30+ win seasons to begin his career

#43: Martin Biron (G) 6' 2", 186 lbs. / Aug 15, 1977 (35 years and 5 months)

BEE-rawn, MAHR-tihnDrafted: 1995 - 1st round (16th overall) by the Buffalo SabresAcquired: Signed as a free agent on Jul. 1, 201015th NHL / 3rd NYR SeasonLast Win: MAR 13, 2012 vs CAROLINA (2)Last SO: JAN 14, 2012 @ TORONTO (9)Career Shootouts: 41/74 (.554), 10-16


Career vs. Opp 31 12-12-3 1 2.66 .915


Season Openers (Career): 4 GP, 2-2-0, 2.77 GAA, .892 Sv% 2011-12 Notes:- Became the 60th goaltender in NHL history to appear in 500 career games on Apr. 5 at PIT- Tied for fourth among NHL goaltenders with three assists- Posted his first shutout as a Ranger, and 27th of his career, stopping all 23 shots faced on Nov. 6 vs. WPGMilestones Achieved: 500th career NHL appearance (4/5 at PIT)

#4: Michael Del Zotto (D) 6' 0", 195 lbs. / Jun 24, 1990 (22 years and 6 months)

DEHL ZAH-tohDrafted: 2008 - 1st round (20th overall) by the New York Rangers4th NHL / 4th NYR SeasonLast Goal: MAR 30, 2012 vs MONTREAL (4)Last Assist: MAR 30, 2012 vs MONTREAL (4)Career Shootouts: 0/1 (0%), 0 GDG




Season Openers (Career): 3 GP, 0-0-0 2011-12 Notes:- Established career-highs in goals (10), assists (31), points (41), penalty minutes (36), plus/minus rating (plus-20), blocked shots (95),shorthanded goals (one), shorthanded assists (two), shorthanded points (three), game-winning goals (two), and shots on goal (113)- Ranked 18th among NHL defensemen in points, 22nd in assists, tied for 16th in goals, 11th in plus/minus rating, and first in shorthandedpoints- Led all team defensemen in goals, assists and pointsMilestones Achieved: 200th career NHL game (3/30 vs. MTL); 1st career NHL playoff game (4/12 vs. OTT); 1st career NHL playoffassist/point (4/14 vs. OTT); 1st career NHL playoff goal (4/30 vs. WSH)

#5: Dan Girardi (D) 6' 1", 203 lbs. / Apr 29, 1984 (28 years and 8 months)

jih-RAHR-deeDrafted: Undrafted; Signed by NY Rangers as a free agent on Jul. 1, 20067th NHL / 7th NYR SeasonLast Goal: MAR 19, 2012 vs NEW JERSEY (10)Last Assist: APR 5, 2012 @ PITTSBURGH (1)Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG


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Season Openers (Career): 5 GP, 0-3-3 2011-12 Notes:- Established career-highs in plus/minus rating (plus-13), hits (211), power play assists (nine), and game-winning goals (two)- Ranked fourth in the NHL in average ice time (26:14), tied for fifth in blocked shots (185) and tied for 23rd in hits (211)- Made his first career NHL All-Star Game appearance, tallying one assist in the contest on Jan. 29Milestones Achieved: 100th career NHL assist (1/21 at BOS); 1st career NHL playoff goal (4/26 vs. OTT)

#6: Anton Stralman (D) 5' 11", 190 lbs. / Aug 1, 1986 (26 years and 5 months)

STROHL-muhn, AN-tahnDrafted: 2005 - 7th round (216th overall) by the Toronto Maple LeafsAcquired: Signed as a free agent on Nov. 5, 20116th NHL / 2nd NYR SeasonLast Goal: JAN 31, 2012 @ NEW JERSEY (28)Last Assist: APR 3, 2012 @ PHILADELPHIA (2)Career Shootouts: 0/2 (0%), 0 GDG




Season Openers (Career): 1 GP, 0-1-1 2011-12 Notes:- Established career-highs in plus/minus rating (plus-nine), hits (76) and blocked shots (71)- Made his Rangers debut on Nov. 23 at FLA, and notched his first goal as a Ranger on Jan. 5 vs. FLA- Tied for first among NHL defensemen during the playoffs in power play goals (two), second in power play points (four), third in goals (three),and eighth in points (six)Milestones Achieved: 1st career NHL playoff game (4/12 vs. OTT); 1st career NHL playoff assist/point (4/12 vs. OTT); 1st career NHL playoffgoal (4/14 vs. OTT)

#10: Marian Gaborik (R) 6' 1", 204 lbs. / Feb 14, 1982 (30 years and 11 months)

GAB-rihk, MAR-ee-uhnDrafted: 2000 - 1st round (3rd overall) by the Minnesota WildAcquired: Signed as a free agent on Jul. 1, 200912th NHL / 4th NYR SeasonLast Goal: APR 3, 2012 @ PHILADELPHIA (2)Last Assist: APR 3, 2012 @ PHILADELPHIA (2)Career Shootouts: 6/26 (23%), 2 GDG


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Season Openers (Career): 8 GP, 4-2-6 2011-12 Notes:- Established a career-high in games played (82)- Tied the franchise record, and his career-high, with three OT goals- Ranked third in the NHL in goals (41), second in OT goals (three), 14th in shots (276), tied for 11th in GWG (seven), and 15th in points (76)- Led the team in goals, points and shots, ranked second in assists (35), power play goals (10) and power play points (21), and fourth in powerplay assists (11)- Reached the 40-goal mark for the second time in three seasons as a Ranger (third time in his career) to become the third Ranger in franchisehistory to register multiple 40-goal seasons with the team (Mike Gartner, 3x; Jean Ratelle, 2x)- Captured MVP honors at the NHL All-Star Game, tallying three goals and one assist in the contest on Jan. 29Milestones Achieved: 300th career NHL goal (12/17 at PHX); 600th career NHL point (12/20 at NJD); 300th career NHL assist (1/15 at MTL);700th career NHL game (2/25 vs. BUF)

#14: Taylor Pyatt (L) 6' 4", 230 lbs. / Aug 19, 1981 (31 years and 5 months)

Drafted: 1999 - 1st round (8th overall) by the New York IslandersAcquired: Signed as a free agent on Jul. 3, 201212th NHL / 1st NYR SeasonLast Goal: APR 7, 2012 @ MINNESOTALast Assist: APR 3, 2012 vs COLUMBUS (2)Career Shootouts: 1/13 (8%), 1 GDG


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Season Openers (Career): 9 GP, 1-1-2- Signed as a free agent on July 3, 2012- Is looking to make his Rangers debut 2011-12 Notes:- Ranked fourth on Phoenix in hits (137)- Skated in his 700th career NHL game on Nov. 19 at BUF- Established playoff career-highs in games played (16) and goals (four)Milestones Achieved: 700th career NHL game (11/19 at BUF)

#15: Jeff Halpern (C) 6' 0", 190 lbs. / May 3, 1976 (36 years and 8 months)

Drafted: Undrafted; Signed by Washington as a free agent on Mar. 29, 1999Acquired: Signed as a free agent on Jul. 10, 201213th NHL / 1st NYR SeasonLast Goal: FEB 25, 2012 @ TORONTO (8)Last Assist: MAR 23, 2012 vs WINNIPEGCareer Shootouts: 1/5 (20%), 1 GDG


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Season Openers (Career): 11 GP, 4-6-10- Signed as a free agent on July 10, 2012- Is looking to make his Rangers debut 2011-12 Notes:- Led Washington and ranked fifth in the NHL in faceoff winning percentage (58.3%)- Tallied an assist while skating in his 800th career NHL game on Oct. 27 at EDM- Recorded four points (two goals, two assists) in a four-game span from Dec. 5 at FLA to Dec. 13 vs. PHIMilestones Achieved: 800th career NHL game (10/27 at EDM)

#17: Mike Rupp (C) 6' 5", 243 lbs. / Jan 13, 1980 (33 years)

RUHPDrafted: 2000 - 3rd round (76th overall) by the New Jersey DevilsAcquired: Signed as a free agent on Jul. 1, 201110th NHL / 2nd NYR SeasonLast Goal: JAN 14, 2012 @ TORONTO (40)Last Assist: FEB 16, 2012 vs CHICAGO (26)Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG


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Season Openers (Career): 5 GP, 0-0-0 2011-12 Notes:- Ranked second on the team in fighting majors (13)- Notched two goals to earn first star honors at the NHL Winter Classic on Jan. 2 at PHI- Established playoff career-highs in games played (20), penalty minutes (36) and shots (17)Milestones Achieved: 500th career NHL game (10/15 at NYI)

#18: Marc Staal (D) 6' 4", 207 lbs. / Jan 13, 1987 (26 years)

STAHLDrafted: 2005 - 1st round (12th overall) by the New York Rangers6th NHL / 6th NYR SeasonLast Goal: FEB 24, 2012 @ NY ISLANDERS (23)Last Assist: APR 3, 2012 @ PHILADELPHIA (2)Career Shootouts: 0/1 (0%), 0 GDG




Season Openers (Career): 4 GP, 0-2-2 2011-12 Notes:- Established playoff career-highs in games played (20), goals (three), assists (three), points (six), power play goals (two), power play points(two), penalty minutes (12), and shots (30)- Tied for eighth in the NHL and first among league defensemen in playoff power play goals- Tied for third among NHL defensemen in playoff goals, and eighth in points and shots

#19: Brad Richards (C) 6' 0", 196 lbs. / May 2, 1980 (32 years and 8 months)

RIH-chuhrdsDrafted: 1998 - 3rd round (64th overall) by the Tampa Bay LightningAcquired: Signed as a free agent on Jul. 2, 201112th NHL / 2nd NYR SeasonLast Goal: MAR 30, 2012 vs MONTREAL (4)Last Assist: APR 3, 2012 @ PHILADELPHIA (2)Career Shootouts: 26/69 (38%), 11 GDG


Career vs. Opp 34 7-22-29 -17 2


Season Openers (Career): 11 GP, 6-6-12 2011-12 Notes:- Named alternate captain on Sept. 12- Tied the franchise record, and tied for fourth in the NHL, with a career-high, nine game-winning goals- Led the team in assists (41), power play points (24) and power play assists (17), ranked second in points (66), and third in goals (25) andpower play goals (seven)- Surpassed the 40-assist and 60-point marks for the 10th time in 11 NHL seasons- Notched the game-winning goal in the NHL Winter Classic on Jan. 2 at PHI- Tied for first in the NHL during the playoffs in power play assists (six) and power play points (eight), sixth in points (15), ninth in goals (six),eighth in assists (nine) and power play goals (two), and ranked second in shots (71)Milestones Achieved: 500th career NHL assist (10/20 at CGY); 800th career NHL game (12/13 vs. DAL)

#20: Chris Kreider (L) 6' 3", 226 lbs. / Apr 30, 1991 (21 years and 8 months)

KRIGH-duhrDrafted: 2009 - 1st round (19th overall) by the New York Rangers1st NHL / 1st NYR SeasonLast Goal: MAY 19, 2012 @ NEW JERSEY (3)Last Assist: MAY 14, 2012 vs NEW JERSEY (5)Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG




- Is looking to make his NHL regular season debut 2011-12 Notes:- Established an NHL record for most playoff goals (five) and points (seven) by a player before skating in a regular season game- Tied for first among NHL rookies in goals and power play goals (two), second in game-winning goals (two) and power play points (two), andranked fourth in points during the playoffs- Became the first player to win an NCAA title and make his NHL debut in that year's playoffs since 1990 (John Byce - Univ. of Wisconsin andBoston Bruins)Milestones Achieved: 1st career NHL playoff game (4/16 at OTT); 1st career NHL playoff goal/point (4/23 at OTT)

#21: Derek Stepan (C) 6' 0", 196 lbs. / Jun 18, 1990 (22 years and 7 months)

STEHP-ahn, DEHR-ihkDrafted: 2008 - 2nd round (51st overall) by the New York Rangers3rd NHL / 3rd NYR SeasonLast Goal: MAR 28, 2012 @ WINNIPEG (5)Last Assist: APR 3, 2012 @ PHILADELPHIA (2)Career Shootouts: 1/8 (12%), 1 GDG




Season Openers (Career): 2 GP, 3-0-3- Is four points shy of his 100th NHL career 2011-12 Notes:- Established career-highs in assists (34), points (51), plus/minus rating (plus-14), penalty minutes (22), hits (137), blocked shots (44), powerplay goals (four), power play assists (12), power play points (16), game-winning goals (four), and shots (169)- Ranked third on the team in assists (34) and power play assists (12), fourth in points (51), goals (17) and power play points (16), and tied forfourth in power play goals (four)- Reached the 50-point plateau for the first time in his career with two power play assists on Mar. 30 vs. MTLMilestones Achieved: 100th career NHL game (10/23 at FLA); 1st career NHL playoff goal/point (4/23 at OTT); 1st career NHL playoff assist(4/23 at OTT)

#22: Brian Boyle (C) 6' 7", 244 lbs. / Dec 18, 1984 (28 years and 1 month)

BOILDrafted: 2003 - 1st round (26th overall) by the Los Angeles KingsAcquired: From Los Angeles in exchange for a 3rd round selection in 2010 on Jul. 27,20096th NHL / 4th NYR SeasonLast Goal: APR 7, 2012 vs WASHINGTONLast Assist: APR 5, 2012 @ PITTSBURGH (1)Career Shootouts: 0/2 (0%), 0 GDG


Career vs. Opp 12 0-2-2 -3 0


Season Openers (Career): 3 GP, 0-0-0 2011-12 Notes:- Named the John Halligan Good Guy Award recipient- Established a career-high in assists (15)- Ranked second on the team and tied for 14th in the NHL in hits (236), and ranked seventh among NHL forwards in blocked shots (83)- The Rangers posted a record of 20-3-1 when he registered a point- Became the fourth player in franchise history to record a goal in each of the first three games of the playoffs (three goals over the span)Milestones Achieved: 200th career NHL game (11/3 vs. ANA); 1st career NHL playoff goal/point (4/12 vs. OTT); 1st career NHL playoff assist(5/5 at WSH)

#24: Ryan Callahan (R) 5' 11", 190 lbs. / Mar 21, 1985 (27 years and 9 months)

KAL-ah-hanDrafted: 2004 - 4th round (127th overall) by the New York Rangers7th NHL / 7th NYR SeasonLast Goal: APR 3, 2012 @ PHILADELPHIA (2)Last Assist: MAR 28, 2012 @ WINNIPEG (5)Career Shootouts: 3/13 (23%), 3 GDG


Career vs. Opp 19 5-6-11 1 9


Season Openers (Career): 5 GP, 2-1-3- Is two points shy of his 200th NHL career 2011-12 Notes:- Named the 26th captain in franchise history on Sept. 12- Captured the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award for the third time, and was named recipient of the Players' Player Award for the secondconsecutive year- Established career-highs in goals (29), points (54), penalty minutes (61), blocked shots (88), power play goals (13), shorthanded points(three), OT goals (two), and tied his career-high in assists (25)- Tied the franchise record, and tied for fourth in the NHL, with a career-high, nine GWG- Ranked third among NHL forwards in blocked shots (88), tied for fifth in hits (271) and tied for fifth in power play goals (13)- Ranked third on the team in points (54), second in goals (29) and tied for fifth in assists (25)Milestones Achieved: 300th career NHL game (11/15 at NYI); 100th career NHL goal (2/25 vs. BUF)

#27: Ryan McDonagh (D) 6' 1", 213 lbs. / Jun 13, 1989 (23 years and 7 months)

muhk-DUHN-uhDrafted: 2007 - 1st round (12th overall) by the Montreal CanadiensAcquired: From Montreal, along with Chris Higgins and Pavel Valentenko, inexchange for Scott Gomez, Tom Pyatt and Mike Busto on Jun. 30, 20093rd NHL / 3rd NYR SeasonLast Goal: APR 3, 2012 @ PHILADELPHIA (2)Last Assist: APR 3, 2012 @ PHILADELPHIA (2)Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG




Season Openers (Career): 1 GP, 0-0-0 2011-12 Notes:- Established career-highs in games played (82), goals (seven), assists (25), points (32), plus/minus rating (plus-25), penalty minutes (44), hits(118), blocked shots (182), power play assists (two), power play points (two), and shots (123)- Ranked 11th in the league and fifth among NHL defensemen with a team-high, plus-25 rating- Ranked second on the team in average ice time (24:44) and blocked shots (182), and ranked second among Rangers defensemen in goals(seven), assists (25) and points (32)Milestones Achieved: 100th career NHL game (2/25 vs. BUF); 1st career NHL playoff assist/point (4/28 vs. WSH)

#38: Michael Sauer (D) (*Injured) 6' 3", 213 lbs. / Aug 7, 1987 (25 years and 5 months)

SOW-uhrDrafted: 2005 - 2nd round (40th overall) by the New York Rangers4th NHL / 4th NYR SeasonLast Goal: DEC 1, 2011 @ CAROLINA (2)Last Assist: NOV 15, 2011 @ NY ISLANDERS (8)Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG




Season Openers (Career): 2 GP, 0-0-0 2011-12 Notes:- Tallied his first goal of the season on Dec. 1 at CAR- Recorded an assist in back to back contests on Nov. 11 vs. CAR and Nov. 15 at NYI- Missed 63 games due to injury, including the final 58 games of the regular season due to a concussion sustained on Dec. 5 vs. TOR

#41: Stu Bickel (D) 6' 4", 207 lbs. / Oct 2, 1986 (26 years and 3 months)

Drafted: Undrafted; Signed by Anaheim as a free agent on Jul. 2, 2008Acquired: From Anaheim in exchange for Nigel Williams on Nov. 23, 20102nd NHL / 2nd NYR SeasonLast Goal:Last Assist: APR 7, 2012 vs WASHINGTONCareer Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG




Season Openers (Career): 0 GP, 0-0-0 2011-12 Notes:- Tallied an assist while making his NHL debut on Dec. 20 at NJD, following his recall from Connecticut (AHL) on Dec. 18- One of seven NHL rookie defensemen to have tallied at least one shorthanded assist/point this season (one)- Ranked third on the team in fighting majors (12)Milestones Achieved: 1st career NHL game (12/20 at NJD); 1st career NHL assist/point (12/20 at NJD); 1st career NHL playoff game (4/12vs. OTT)

#42: Brandon Segal (R) 6' 2", 215 lbs. / Jul 12, 1983 (29 years and 6 months)

Drafted: 2002 - 4th round (102nd overall) by the Nashville PredatorsAcquired: Signed as a free agent on Jul. 11, 20124th NHL / 1st NYR SeasonLast Goal: MAR 17, 2011 vs CHICAGO (19)Last Assist: JAN 7, 2011 vs NY RANGERS (20)Career Shootouts: 0/1 (0%), 0 GDG




Season Openers (Career): 1 GP, 0-0-0- Signed as a free agent on July 11, 2012- Is looking to make his Rangers debut- Recalled from Connecticut (AHL) on Wednesday- Has registered nine goals and seven assists for 16 points, along with 60 penalty minutes in 38 games with Connecticut 2011-12 Notes:- Made his 100th career NHL appearance on Mar. 29 at New JerseyMilestones Achieved: 100th career NHL game (3/29 at NJD)

#44: Steve Eminger (D) 6' 2", 207 lbs. / Oct 31, 1983 (29 years and 2 months)

EH-mihn-juhrDrafted: 2002 - 1st round (12th overall) by the Washington CapitalsAcquired: From Anaheim in exchange for Aaron Voros and Ryan Hillier on Jul. 9,201010th NHL / 3rd NYR SeasonLast Goal: DEC 11, 2011 vs FLORIDA (15)Last Assist: FEB 16, 2012 vs CHICAGO (7)Career Shootouts: 0/1 (0%), 0 GDG


Career vs. Opp 18 1-3-4 -8 17


Season Openers (Career): 8 GP, 0-2-2- Is four points shy of his 100th NHL career 2011-12 Notes:- Tied his career-high for most assists in a game with two assists, including one on the power play and one while shorthanded, on Dec. 10 atBUF- Made his Rangers playoff debut on Apr. 28 vs. WSH- Missed 31 games due to injury, including the final 12 games of the regular season

#61: Rick Nash (L) 6' 4", 213 lbs. / Jun 16, 1984 (28 years and 7 months)

Drafted: 2002 - 1st round (1st overall) by the Columbus Blue JacketsAcquired: From Columbus, along with Steven Delisle and a conditional 3rd roundselection in 2013, in exchange for Brandon Dubinsky, Artem Anisimov, Tim Erixonand a 1st round selection in 2013 on Jul. 23, 201210th NHL / 1st NYR SeasonLast Goal: APR 7, 2012 vs NY ISLANDERSLast Assist: MAR 31, 2012 @ ST. LOUIS (3)Career Shootouts: 26/67 (39%), 9 GDG




Season Openers (Career): 9 GP, 5-4-9- Acquired with Steven Delisle and a conditional third round pick in 2013 from Columbus for Brandon Dubinsky, Artem Anisimov, Tim Erixonand a first round selection in 2013 on July 23, 2012- Is looking to make his Rangers debut 2011-12 Notes:- Established a career-high in games played (82) and tied his career-high in power play assists (13)- Led Columbus in goals (30), points (59), power play goals (six), power play assists (13), power play points (19), and shots (306), tied for firstin shorthanded goals (two) and ranked second in assists (29)- Ranked fourth in the NHL in shots on goal- Reached the 30-goal mark for the fifth consecutive season and seventh season overall- Recorded 12 points (six goals, six assists) in the final 10 games of the season- Notched his second career penalty shot goal on Mar. 25 vs. EDMMilestones Achieved: 600th career NHL game (10/22 at OTT); 500th career NHL point (11/10 vs. CHI)

#62: Carl Hagelin (L) 5' 11", 186 lbs. / Aug 23, 1988 (24 years and 4 months)

HAG-eh-lihn, KARLDrafted: 2007 - 6th round (168th overall) by the New York Rangers2nd NHL / 2nd NYR SeasonLast Goal: MAR 15, 2012 vs PITTSBURGH (12)Last Assist: MAR 30, 2012 vs MONTREAL (4)Career Shootouts: 0/0 (0%), 0 GDG




Season Openers (Career): 0 GP, 0-0-0 2011-12 Notes:- Became the first Ranger since Steven King in 1992-93 to record a point in four consecutive games to begin his career- Led all NHL rookies in plus/minus rating (plus-21), tied for seventh in goals (14), ranked sixth in points (38), fourth in assists (24), tied forsecond in shorthanded goals (two), and third in shorthanded points (two)- Ranked third among NHL rookies in points, assists and shots (131), and fourth in goals after his NHL debut on Nov. 25Milestones Achieved: 1st career NHL game (11/25 at WSH); 1st career NHL assist/point (11/25 at WSH); 1st career NHL goal (11/26 vs.PHI); 1st career NHL playoff game (4/12 vs. OTT); 1st career NHL playoff assist/point (4/12 vs. OTT)

#97: Matt Gilroy (D) 6' 1", 199 lbs. / Jul 20, 1984 (28 years and 5 months)

GIHL-royDrafted: Not draftedAcquired: Trade from Tampa Bay in exchange for B. Lee on Feb. 27, 20123rd NHL / 1st NYR SeasonLast Goal: APR 7, 2012 @ NEW JERSEYLast Assist: APR 7, 2012 @ NEW JERSEYCareer Shootouts: 0/1 (0%), 0 GDG




Season Openers (Career): 2 GP, 0-0-0- Signed as a free agent on Jan. 13, 2013- Has registered six goals and nine assists for 15 points in 34 games with Connecticut (AHL)- Led all Whale defensemen in goals, was tied for first in points, second in assists, and tied for second on Connecticut overall in power playgoals (four) at the time of his recall- Returns to the Rangers, where he has registered 26 points (seven goals, 19 assists) in 127 games over two seasons (2009-10 - 2010-11) 2011-12 Notes:- Split the season between Tampa Bay and Ottawa- Established career-highs in assists (17), points (20) and hits (59)- Ranked second among Tampa Bay defensemen in assists (15) and points (17) at the time of his trade on Feb. 27

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