Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

Anaheim Ducks (19-12-1, 39 pts) at New York Rangers (16-13-4, 36 pts)

Venue: Madison Square Garden
Date: Monday, December 15
Time: 7:00 pm EST
TV: Victory +, KCOP-13, MSG
Radio: ESPN 880 AM

Anaheim Ducks News & Notes:

The Anaheim Ducks arrive in New York, trying to avoid a third straight loss for the second time this season. The Ducks allowed four unanswered goals to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. Former longtime Ranger Chris Kreider returns to MSG for the first time since being traded last June. Anaheim averages 3.44 goals per game, while allowing 3.34 goals per game.

New York Rangers News & Notes:

The New York Rangers are set to face the Anaheim Ducks for the first time this season, and have earned points in eight of their last 10 games, and in four-straight games at MSG. New York averages 2.64 goals per game, while allowing 2.67 goals per game.

Anaheim Ducks Projected Lines:

Kreider – Carlsson – Terry
Granlund – McTavish – Sennecke
Gauthier – Strome – Vatrano
Johnston – Poehling – Killorn

LaCombe – Trouba
Helleson – Gudas
Zellweger – Moore

Dostal
Husso

New York Rangers Projected Lines:

Panarin – Zibanejad – Lafrenière
Sheary – Trocheck – Miller
Berard – Laba – Cuylle
Raddysh – Carrick – Chmelař

Gavrikov – Schneider
Soucy – Borgen
Vaakanainen – Robertson

Shesterkin
Quick

Players To Watch:

Anaheim Ducks

Leo Carlsson has scored 17 goals and collected 23 assists, fueling the Anaheim offense with 40 total points.

New York Rangers

Mika Zibanejad has been an important part of New York’s offense this season, with 25 points through 33 games.

Injury Report:

Anaheim Ducks

G Petr Mrazek – IR

New York Rangers

D Adam Fox – IR
C Matt Rempe – IR
C Adam Edstrom – IR

Next Game:

Anaheim – December 16, at Columbus Blue Jackets
New York – December 16, against Vancouver Canucks

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