Things are looking up for the New York Rangers. After a miserable start to their 2017-18 season, the Blueshirts have turned it on, winning six-straight games to propel out of the basement of the Metropolitan Division.
On Wednesday night, they meet a Chicago Blackhawks team trending in the opposite direction, having lost three of their last four. Their last time out saw them blow a 4-1 first-period lead in a 7-5 loss to the New Jersey Devils.
Here is how you can check out the game wherever you might be:
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 15
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: NBC Sports Network
Live Stream: FuboTV
Who to watch for on the Rangers
Pavel Buchnevich has been the Rangers’ most productive player over the last three games, recording five points on three goals and a pair of assists. He is tied for the team lead in goals with Mika Zibanejad and Michael Grabner with eight on the season.
Who to watch for on the Blackhawks
Goalie Corey Crawford needs to get back on track after a rough two games that have seen him surrender a combined nine goals. Still, his goals against average of 2.21 is fourth-best in the league, showing just how valuable he is to the Blackhawks. A big night from him will put a lot of pressure on a subpar Rangers defense to stand tall in front of Henrik Lundqvist. New York. Away from Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are allowing an average of 4.20 goals per game, second-worst in the NHL.
