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New York Rangers: Six goal night against the Sabres

By Sam Prevot

BUFFALO, NY - FEBRUARY 15: Pavel Buchnevich #89 of the New York Rangers celebrates his goal with teammates during an NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres on February 15, 2019 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. New York won, 6-2. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/NHLI via Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY - FEBRUARY 15: Pavel Buchnevich #89 of the New York Rangers celebrates his goal with teammates during an NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres on February 15, 2019 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. New York won, 6-2. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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BUFFALO, NY – FEBRUARY 15: Jeff Skinner #53 of the Buffalo Sabres and Kevin Hayes #13 of the New York Rangers battle for the puck during an NHL game on February 15, 2019 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. New York won, 6-2. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/NHLI via Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY – FEBRUARY 15: Jeff Skinner #53 of the Buffalo Sabres and Kevin Hayes #13 of the New York Rangers battle for the puck during an NHL game on February 15, 2019 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. New York won, 6-2. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Notes and analysis

  • The Rangers recorded the first goal of the game for the fourth time in the last six games.
  • Vladislav Namestnikov’s two goals break a 23-game goal-less drought.
  • Pavel Buchnevich has four points (one goal, three assists) in the last five games.
  • Mats Zuccarello was the only member of the Rangers’ top line to earn a point tonight (one assist).
  • Kevin Hayes has 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists) in his last 20 games.
  • Head coach David Quinn said after the game that Brady Skjei is day-to-day and could possibly return against the Penguins on Sunday.
  • Boo Nieves was able to score despite the fact that he only had 12 shifts and  played 7:21.
  • Alexandar Georgiev made 31 saves on the night and earned his second consecutive win.
  • Connor Brickley made his debut as a Ranger and played  just over eight minutes.
  • With the win tonight, the Rangers take the season series against Buffalo two games to one.
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