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Match Report

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Henrik Lundqvist shines in 1st game since signing new deal

Henrik Lundqvist made 27 saves to lead the New York Rangers to a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/11/26 @ Calgary Flames W 3-1 NHL
11/9/26 @ Edmonton Oilers L 1-3 NHL
11/7/26 @ Seattle Kraken W 4-3 NHL
11/5/26 vs Philadelphia Flyers W 3-2 NHL
11/3/26 vs St. Louis Blues W 3-1 NHL
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Team Stats

NYR BUF
16
Blocked Shots
15
22
Hits
31
10
Takeaways
7
31
Shots
28
1
Power Play Goals
0
2
Power Play Opportunities
2
50.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
41
Faceoffs Won
23
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
4
Giveaways
8
2
Total Penalties
2
4
Penalty Minutes
4

Head to Head

NYR lead series 2-0

NYR Last 5 matchups BUF
  1. 2 Final 2014-04-10 @ NYR 1
  2. 3 Final 2013-12-06 @ BUF 1
  3. 2 Final 2013-10-31 @ NYR 0

Injuries

Buffalo Sabres

  • Konsta Helenius Injured Reserve
  • Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
  • Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve

New York Rangers

  • Alberts Smits Injured Reserve
  • Sean Durzi Injured Reserve
  • Igor Shesterkin Injured Reserve
  • Joe Veleno Injured Reserve
  • Aidan Thompson Injured Reserve

NHL News

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