The new year is upon us, and the New York Rangers (17-14-7, 41 points) are set to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (21-12-6, 48 points). Pittsburgh has won their last six games in a row, and the Blueshirts are looking to win their third game in a row.
New York has picked up points in each of its last seven games home games, but that streak has seen just two wins and five overtime losses.
After tonight’s game the Rangers will travel to play in Colorado on Friday, and on Sunday the team will start a frenetic schedule which will see them play eight games in 14 days.