NHL action on Saturday features a matchup between the New York Rangers (15-13-4) and Montreal Canadiens (16-11-3) at Madison Square Garden, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Rangers are 11th in the Eastern Conference (34 points), and the Canadiens are ninth in the Eastern Conference (35 points).
How to watch Montreal Canadiens vs. New York RangersMontreal vs. New York odds
Injury reportsRangers
Adam Fox: Out (Upper Body),
Adam Edstrom: Out (Lower Body),
Matthew Rempe: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Canadiens
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Lower Body),
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle),
Kirby Dach: Out (Foot),
Jake Evans: Day-To-Day (Personal),
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen)
Stats to know
In 32 games played, Artemi Panarin has totaled 32 points (10 goals and 22 assists).
In 25 games, Igor Shesterkin has conceded 62 goals (2.48 goals-against average) and has racked up 640 saves.
Nicholas Suzuki has 34 points this season (1.1 per game), with eight goals and 26 assists in 30 games (playing 20:38 per game).
Jakub Dobes has an .887 save percentage (47th in the league). He has 392 saves, and has allowed 50 goals (3.2 goals-against average).
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