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President & General Manager Glen Sather

Assistant General Manager, Player Personnel

Jim Schoenfeld

Assistant General Manager, Hockey Administration

Cameron Hope

Head Coach Tom Renney

Assistant Coaches Perry Pearn, Mike Pelino

Assistant and Goaltending Coach Benoit Allaire

Video Analyst Jerry Dineen

Head Athletic Trainer Jim Ramsay

Equipment Manager Acacio Marques

Assistant Equipment Manager Jim "Beets" Johnson

Massage Therapist / Assistant Trainer

Bruce Lifrieri

Strength & Conditioning Coach Reg Grant

General Information

Recent New York Rangers Games

Last 5 NYR games: 2 - 3 - 0 Last 10 NYR games: 5 - 4 - 0

The Rangers face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins this afternoon in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals (2:00 PM) at Mellon Arena. On Thursday, the Rangers defeated the Penguins, 3-0, in Game Four at Madison Square Garden and now trail the best-of-seven series three games to one. New York enters tonight's game with a 194-207-8 all-time record in its previous 409 playoff contests, including an 86-127-6 mark on the road. The Rangers have posted a 23-28 record all-time in Game Five of postseason series, including a 17-21 mark at MSG. In the Conference Quarterfinals, the Rangers eliminated the Devils in five games, marking the second consecutive season the Blueshirts advanced to the Conference Semifinals.

The Blueshirts entered the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs after going 42-27-13 (97 points) in the regular season, marking the first time since 1974 that the club posted 40-plus wins in three consecutive seasons. New York finished up the regular season with the Eastern Conference's best winning percentage, and third best in the NHL overall, since the All-Star Game on January 27, posting a 18-6-7 record or .694 winning percentage in 31 games. Only Anaheim (.724 winning %) and San Jose (.712 winning %) posted a better winning percentage than the Rangers since the mid-season break. The Blueshirts are participating in postseason play for the third consecutive season, and 11th time since 1988-89.

Stanley Cup PlayoffsEASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS

New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

May 4, 2008 - Game Five

Remaining Schedule and Results For SeriesFriday, April 25, 7:00 p.m. Rangers 4 vs. Penguins 5 at Mellon ArenaSunday, April 27, 2:00 p.m. Rangers 0 vs. Penguins 2 at Mellon ArenaTuesday, April 29, 7:00 p.m. Rangers 3 vs. Penguins 5 at Madison Square GardenThursday, May 1, 7:00 p.m. Rangers 3 vs. Penguins 0 at Madison Square GardenSunday, May 4, 2:00 p.m. Rangers vs. Penguins at Mellon Arena*Monday, May 5, 7:00 p.m. Rangers vs. Penguins at Madison Square Garden*Wednesday, May 7, 7:00 p.m. Rangers vs. Penguins at Mellon Arena

*If Necessary

All-Time Rangers Playoff Records:Overall: 194-207-8Home: 108-80-2Road: 86-127-6GF: 1,154GA: 1,178

All-Time Playoff Records - Rangers vs. Penguins:The Rangers and Penguins are meeting in the playoffs for the fourth time overall and the first time in 12 years. The clubs' last postseason encounter was an Eastern Conference Semifinal series in 1996, won by Pittsburgh 4-1. Overall, the Blueshirts have a 0-3 playoff series record vs. the Penguins, posting a 4-15 mark in 19 postseason contests.

Postseason Game Summaries:May 1, 2008: Rangers 3 vs. Penguins 0: Jaromir Jagr (two goals and one assist) led the way offensively and Henrik Lundqvist (29 saves) posted his second career playoff shutout to propel the Rangers to a Game Five win over the Penguins. After a scoreless first period, Jagr opened the game's scoring with an even strength tally at 12:45 of the middle frame. Later in the period, Lundqvist turned aside a penalty shot attempt by Evgeni Malkin to protect the Blueshirts' lead heading into the final frame. The penalty shot was the second faced by Lundqvist in the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and he is now two for two in those situations. Brandon Dubinsky (one goal and one assist) notched a power play goal in the opening minute of the third period. Jagr clinched the win with a power play, empty net goal in the closing seconds, and in the process, passed Mario Lemieux for 11th on the NHL's all-time playoff goals list (77 goals). With the shutout, Lundqvist became the third Rangers' goaltender in franchise history to record a shutout when facing elimination (April 12, 1928 vs. Montreal Maroons - Joe Miller, Finals Game Four, 1-0; May 7, 1986 vs. Montreal Canadiens - John Vanbiesbrouck, Conference Finals Game Four, 2-0). Fedor Tyutin, Martin Straka, Brendan Shanahan, and Chris Drury each collected an assist for New York.

Shots on Goal: NYR 34 PIT 29 Three Stars: 1. Henrik Lundqvist (NYR)Power Play: NYR 2-7 PIT 0-4 2. Jaromir Jagr (NYR)Penalty Killing: NYR 4-4 PIT 5-7 3. Brandon Dubinsky (NYR)

April 29, 2008: Rangers 3 vs. Penguins 5: The Rangers erased a two-goal deficit after the first period, but the Penguins notched a power play goal late in the second and added an even strength tally early in the third to hand New York their third consecutive loss. After falling behind, 1-0, in the opening minute of the game, Martin Straka (one goal and one assist) responded with his third goal of the playoffs off a feed from Jaromir Jagr (one goal and one assist) and Paul Mara. Georges Laraque and Evgeni Malkin (two goals and one assist) answered with a pair of goals 84 seconds apart to close out the first period. Mid-way through the middle frame, Ryan Callahan cut the Penguins' lead in half with an even strength tally from Scott Gomez (two assists) and Sean Avery. Jagr brought the Blueshirts even at three goals apiece just 64 seconds later, at 13:11 of the second period. Malkin converted on the power play at the end of the second period, and Ryan Malone added an insurance goal early in the third. Henrik Lundqvist made 12 saves for the Rangers, and Jaromir Jagr and Martin Straka each posted their team-leading, fourth multi-point game of the playoffs.

Shots on Goal: NYR 39 PIT 17 Three Stars: 1. Evgeni Malkin (PIT)Power Play: NYR 0-5 PIT 2-3 2. Marc-Andre Fleury (PIT)Penalty Killing: NYR 1-3 PIT 5-5 3. Jaromir Jagr (NYR)

April 27, 2008: Rangers 0 at Penguins 2: Henrik Lundqvist made 30 saves, including 14 in the first period, but the Rangers were unable to beat Marc-Andre Fleury (26 saves) and the Penguins in Game Two. After a scoreless opening frame, Jordan Staal got the Penguins on the board with a power play tally at 13:55 of the second period. The Blueshirts nearly pulled even in the closing minutes of regulation, but a potential game-tying goal was waived off as it was ruled the play had been whistled dead before the puck crossed the goal-line. Adam Hall notched an empty net goal with 17 seconds remaining to clinch the win for the Penguins.

Shots on Goal: NYR 26 PIT 32 Three Stars: 1. Marc-Andre Fleury (PIT)Power Play: NYR 0-6 PIT 1-5 2. Jordan Staal (PIT)Penalty Killing: NYR 4-5 PIT 6-6 3. Henrik Lundqvist (NYR)

April 25, 2008: Rangers 4 at Penguins 5: The Rangers jumped out to a 3-0 lead early into the second period but were unable to hold off the Penguins in Game One of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series. Martin Straka opened the game's scoring on the power play at 13:40 of the first period when his centering pass deflected off a Penguins' player past goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (20 saves). Chris Drury and Sean Avery struck early in the second to give the Blueshirts a three-goal advantage. Pittsburgh responded at 8:13 of the frame with two goals in 14 seconds, and then again with a pair of goals in 20 seconds early in the third period. Scott Gomez tied the game at four goals apiece, off a feed from Jaromir Jagr (two assists) and Michal Rozsival (three assists) with 9:56 remaining in regulation. The Rangers were penalized for interference late in the third, and on the ensuing power play, Evgeni Malkin (one goal and one assist) deflected a shot by Sidney Crosby (two assists) past Henrik Lundqvist (21 saves) at 18:19 to hand the Rangers their first road loss of the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Marc Staal recorded his first career post-season assist and added a second for a career playoff-high, two points (two assists), and Nigel Dawes collected an assist for New York. Rozsival's three assists/points were also a post-season career-high.

Shots on Goal: NYR 24 PIT 26 Three Stars: 1. Sidney Crosby (PIT)Power Play: NYR 1-3 PIT 1-5 2. Jarkko Ruutu (PIT)Penalty Killing: NYR 4-5 PIT 2-3 3. Marc Staal (NYR)

April 18, 2008: Rangers 5 at Devils 3: Rangers' Captain Jaromir Jagr (one goal and two assists) led the way offensively with three points, and Henrik Lundqvist (23 saves) and Head Coach Tom Renney both earned their 10th career postseason victory. Chris Drury notched the series-clinching goal at 5:35 of the second period en route to Second Star honors, helping the Rangers advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the second consecutive season. The Devils' Brian Gionta struck first at 4:40 of the opening frame, but Michal Rozsival answered just 18 seconds later to erase New Jersey's early lead. Patrik Elias (one goal) was penalized for slashing immediately following Rozsival's goal, and Jagr converted on the ensuing power play to give the Blueshirts a one-goal advantage, and in the process, passed Mario Lemieux for 14th on the NHL's all-time playoff scoring list. Scott Gomez doubled New York's lead with an even strength tally at 18:01 to cap off the first period scoring. Drury registered the Rangers' fourth straight goal five minutes into the second, assisted by Nigel Dawes and Ryan Callahan. The Devils responded with two goals to pull within one heading into the final frame. In the third, John Madden was awarded a penalty shot with 7:08 remaining, but Lundqvist turned aside his attempt to protect the one-goal lead. Brandon Dubinsky (one goal and one assist) sealed the win with an empty net goal late in the game, giving the rookie six points (three goals and three assists) in the five game series. Brendan Shanahan and Sean Avery each collected an assist for the Rangers, and Martin Straka (two assists) recorded his third straight multi-point game. Dawes' assist at 5:35 of the second period was his first career playoff assist. Madden's penalty shot was Lundqvist's first career attempt against in the postseason, and the first faced by a Rangers' goaltender in the playoffs since Mike Richter turned aside Pavel Bure's attempt in Game Four of the Stanley Cup Finals on June 7, 1994 at Vancouver.

Shots on Goal: NYR 23 NJD 26 Three Stars: 1. Jaromir Jagr (NYR)Power Play: NYR 1-2 NJD 1-4 2. Chris Drury (NYR)Penalty Killing: NYR 3-4 NJD 1-2 3. Patrik Elias (NJD)

April 16, 2008: Rangers 5 vs. Devils 3: Marc Staal notched his first career playoff goal/point with 3:13 remaining to lead the Rangers to a 3-1 series lead. Scott Gomez (two goals) opened the game's scoring with a power play tally at 12:37 of the first period, assisted by Dan Girardi and Chris Drury (one goal and one assist). The assist was Drury's first playoff assist/point as a Ranger. The Devils responded in the opening seconds of the middle frame with a Patrik Elias (two goals) marker to even the score. Just two minutes and 22 seconds later, Martin Straka (one goal and one assist) re-claimed the lead for the Blueshirts off a feed from Brandon Dubinsky and Jaromir Jagr. Patrik Elias answered with his second goal of the period, a power play tally, at 6:58 to tie the game at two goals apiece. Drury gave the Rangers their third lead of the game, deflecting a shot from Fedor Tyutin mid-way through the second period. New York carried their one-goal advantage into the final frame until Mike Mottau tied the game for the Devils. The two teams remained dead-locked at three goals until Marc Staal notched the decisive goal in the final minutes of regulation. Scott Gomez tallied an empty net goal with 13 seconds remaining to put the game away. Henrik Lundqvist made 28 saves for the Rangers in the win.

Shots on Goal: NYR 39 NJD 31 Three Stars: 1. Marc Staal (NYR)Power Play: NYR 1-4 NJD 1-3 2. Martin Straka (NYR)Penalty Killing: NYR 2-3 NJD 3-4 3. Chris Drury (NYR)

April 13, 2008: Rangers 3 vs. Devils 4 (OT): Brandon Dubinsky (two goals) became the second Ranger rookie in as many years to notch two or more goals in a single playoff game, but John Madden's deflected shot in overtime gave the Blueshirts their first loss in the series. The Devils got on the board first with a Sergei Brylin tally at 3:01 of the opening frame. Dubinsky answered with his first career playoff goal, from Jaromir Jagr (three assists) and Martin Straka (two assists), mid-way through the first period. Sean Avery gave New York a one-goal advantage, converting on the power play at 6:50 of the second period. The goal was the Rangers' first power play marker in the series, and Avery's third goal of the 2008 playoffs. New Jersey responded with two power play goals of their own, just two minutes and 23 seconds apart, from Patrik Elias and Zach Parise later in the middle frame. The Blueshirts tied the game early in the third with Dubinsky's second tally, on the power play, at 0:55 marking the first time since April 17, 2007 that a Rangers' rookie registered two or more goals in a single playoff game, when Ryan Callahan recorded two goals in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals vs. Atlanta (W, 7-0). It was also the game's fourth consecutive power play goal. After both teams failed to

score in the remaining 19:05 of regulation to break the tie, Madden directed a shot towards goal that deflected off a Rangers' defenseman and past Henrik Lundqvist (29 saves) at 6:01 of the overtime period to hand the Rangers the defeat. Scott Gomez added an assist for New York, whose series lead dropped to two games to one.

Shots on Goal: NYR 30 NJD 33 Three Stars: 1. John Madden (NJD)Power Play: NYR 2-5 NJD 2-8 2. Brandon Dubinsky (NYR)Penalty Killing: NYR 6-8 NJD 3-5 3. Jaromir Jagr (NYR)

April 11, 2008: Rangers 2 at Devils 1: Jaromir Jagr and Sean Avery notched two goals in 23 seconds in the third period, and the Rangers held on to take a 2-0 series lead. The Rangers' captain broke a scoreless tie at 4:26 of the final frame off a feed from Michal Rozsival and Brandon Dubinsky. Avery doubled the Blueshirts' lead just moments later, from Dan Girardi and Brendan Shanahan. The Devils cut the lead in half with a John Madden tally with 83 seconds remaining, but Henrik Lundqvist (26 saves) withstood a late flurry for his second consecutive win. Dubinsky's assist was his first career playoff point, and Avery has registered a goal in each of New York's two postseason contests.

Shots on Goal: NYR 30 NJD 27 Three Stars: 1. Henrik Lundqvist (NYR)Power Play: NYR 0-3 NJD 0-5 2. Jaromir Jagr (NYR)Penalty Killing: NYR 5-5 NJD 3-3 3. Sean Avery (NYR)

April 9, 2008: Rangers 4 at Devils 1: Scott Gomez (three assists) led the way offensively and Henrik Lundqvist made 26 saves to propel the Rangers to a Game One victory in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. After a scoreless first period, Brendan Shanahan (one goal and one assist) tallied the game's first goal in the opening minutes of the middle frame to give the Blueshirts a one-goal advantage. Later in the second, the Devils' Paul Martin answered with a power play goal to tie the game heading into the final frame. In the third, Ryan Callahan notched a shorthanded goal at 7:23 to re-claim the lead for the Rangers. Sean Avery (one goal and one assist) doubled New York's lead with just under three minutes remaining, off a centering pass from Scott Gomez to give the former Devil his third assist of the night. Nigel Dawes added an empty net goal with five seconds left to record his first career playoff point. Dan Girardi, Fredrik Sjostrom and Fedor Tyutin each collected an assist in the Rangers' Game One victory. Three Blueshirts' players registered their first career playoff point - Girardi (assist), Sjostrom (assist) and Dawes (goal).

Shots on Goal: NYR 28 NJD 27 Three Stars: 1. Scott Gomez (NYR)Power Play: NYR 0-3 NJD 1-4 2. Ryan Callahan (NYR)Penalty Killing: NYR 3-4 NJD 3-3 3. John Madden (NJD)

Last Five NYR Regular Season Game Summaries:April 6, 2008: Rangers 2 at Devils 3 (SO): The Devils took an early lead after goals registered by John Madden and Michael Rupp. The Rangers responded in the second period when Chris Drury notched the Blueshirts' first goal of the game on a feed from Nigel Dawes and Ryan Callahan at 0:19. Later in the second, Jaromir Jagr tallied his 25th goal of the season to tie the game. The teams remained deadlocked at two goals apiece through the third period and overtime. In the fourth round of the shootout, the Devils' Patrik Elias notched the game-deciding goal to snap the Rangers' seven-game winning streak against the Devils. Henrik Lundqvist made 25 saves through regulation/overtime and stopped two of four shootout attempts. Christian Backman and Sean Avery each collected an assist in the Blueshirts' regular season finale.

Shots on Goal: NYR 19 NJD 27 Three Stars: 1. Michael Rupp (NJD)Power Play: NYR 0-2 NJD 0-5 2. Jaromir Jagr (NYR)Penalty Killing: NYR 5-5 NJD 2-2 3. John Madden (NJD)

April 4, 2008: Rangers 3 vs. Islanders 4 (SO): The Islanders got on the board first with a Kyle Okposo even strength tally at 10:10 of the opening frame. Dan Girardi notched his 10th goal of the season early in the second, but Miroslav Satan re-claimed the lead for the Isles just 3:11 later. Nigel Dawes responded at 13:10 of the middle frame to tie the game, and the Rangers went on the two man advantage moments later. On the power play, the Islanders' Richard Park (one goal and one assist) notched a shorthanded goal to give the visitors a one-goal advantage heading into the third period. Jaromir Jagr (one goal and one assist) answered for the Rangers at 4:20 of the final frame, registering his sixth goal in the last seven games, to send the game into overtime. After a scoreless extra frame, Richard Park converted in

the fourth round of the shootout to give the Islanders the win. Martin Straka collected two assists for his second consecutive multi-point effort, and Henrik Lundqvist made 29 saves in regulation/overtime and stopped one of four in the shootout. Chris Drury, Ryan Callahan and Ryan Hollweg each tallied an assist for the Blueshirts.

Shots on Goal: NYR 51 NYI 32 Three Stars: 1. Richard Park (NYI)Power Play: NYR 0-8 NYI 0-3 2. Jaromir Jagr (NYR)Penalty Killing: NYR 3-3 NYI 8-8 3. Martin Straka (NYR)

April 3, 2008: Rangers 3 at Islanders 0: Jaromir Jagr (two goals) opened the game's scoring mid-way through the first period, on the power play, off a feed from Christian Backman and Martin Straka (one goal and one assist). Jagr notched his second goal of the period on the man advantage just 1:59 later to double the Blueshirts' lead. After a scoreless middle frame, Straka's third period marker put the game away, and Henrik Lundqvist (25 saves) recorded his 10th shutout of the season to clinch the Rangers' third consecutive playoff appearance. Brandon Dubinsky and Michal Rozsival collected two assists apiece in the win, giving the Blueshirts' their 100th victory vs. the Islanders.

Shots on Goal: NYR 35 NYI 25 Three Stars: 1. Jaromir Jagr (NYR)Power Play: NYR 2-7 NYI 0-2 2. Henrik Lundqvist (NYR)Penalty Killing: NYR 2-2 NYI 5-7 3. Michal Rozsival (NYR)

March 31, 2008: Rangers 2 vs. Penguins 1 (OT): After a scoreless first period in which the Rangers held the Penguins to just one shot on net, Jaromir Jagr (one goal and one assist) converted on the power play at 11:43 of the middle frame. Pittsburgh tied the game with a Maxime Talbot goal in the third period to send the game into overtime. In the extra frame, Chris Drury (one goal and one assist) tallied New York's second power play goal of the game to give the Rangers the win. Scott Gomez and Brendan Shanahan each collected an assist, and Henrik Lundqvist turned aside 21 shots in net.

Shots on Goal: NYR 27 PIT 22 Three Stars: 1. Chris Drury (NYR)Power Play: NYR 2-5 PIT 0-4 2. Henrik Lundqvist (NYR)Penalty Killing: NYR 4-4 PIT 3-5 3. Ryan Callahan (NYR)

March 30, 2008: Rangers 1 at Penguins 3: The Rangers took an early lead following a Brandon Dubinsky power play tally at 3:03 of the opening frame. Pittsburgh responded with two straight goals from Marian Hossa and Evgeni Malkin to close out the first period. The two teams skated through a scoreless second period, and Maxime Talbot doubled the Penguins' lead with a goal in the game's final minute to hand the Rangers the loss. Jaromir Jagr and Christian Backman each collected an assist on Dubinsky's first period goal, and Henrik Lundqvist stopped 17 shots for the Blueshirts.

Shots on Goal: NYR 27 PIT 20 Three Stars: 1. Evgeni Malkin (PIT)Power Play: NYR 1-4 PIT 1-8 2. Sidney Crosby (PIT)Penalty Killing: NYR 7-8 PIT 3-4 3. Marc-Andre Fleury (PIT)

2007-08 Regular Season Series vs. Pittsburgh:The Rangers went 5-3-0 in eight regular season games against Pittsburgh, including a 1-3-0 record at Mellon Arena. The Blueshirts notched nine goals in 42 power play opportunities (21.4%), while holding the Penguins to just five goals against in 35 shorthanded chances (85.7%). New York outshot Pittsburgh, 260-180, in the season series. Henrik Lundqvist posted a 5-3-0 record with one shutout, holding the Penguins to a 1.87 goals against average in eight games. Scott Gomez (three goals and four assists), Michal Rozsival (three goals and four assists) and Jaromir Jagr (two goals and five assists) led the Rangers in scoring with seven points apiece, and Gomez, Rozsival and Sean Avery tied for the team lead with three goals. Jagr ranked first on the team in assists (five), while Brendan Shanahan registered a team-leading 28 shots on goal in the season series.

March 31, 2008: Rangers 2 vs. Penguins 1 (OT): After a scoreless first period in which the Rangers held the Penguins to just one shot on net, Jaromir Jagr (one goal and one assist) converted on the power play at 11:43 of the middle frame. Pittsburgh tied the game with a Maxime Talbot goal in the third period to send the game into overtime. In the extra frame, Chris Drury (one goal and one assist) tallied New York's second power play goal of the game to give the Rangers the win. Scott Gomez and Brendan Shanahan each collected an assist, and Henrik Lundqvist turned aside 21 shots in net.

Shots on Goal: NYR 27 PIT 22 Three Stars: 1. Chris Drury (NYR)Power Play: NYR 2-5 PIT 0-4 2. Henrik Lundqvist (NYR)Penalty Killing: NYR 4-4 PIT 3-5 3. Ryan Callahan (NYR)

March 30, 2008: Rangers 1 at Penguins 3: The Rangers took an early lead following a Brandon Dubinsky power play tally at 3:03 of the opening frame. Pittsburgh responded with two straight goals from Marian Hossa and Evgeni Malkin to close out the first period. The two teams skated through a scoreless second period, and Maxime Talbot doubled the Penguins' lead with a goal in the game's final minute to hand the Rangers the loss. Jaromir Jagr and Christian Backman each collected an assist on Dubinsky's first period goal, and Henrik Lundqvist stopped 17 shots for the Blueshirts.

Shots on Goal: NYR 27 PIT 20 Three Stars: 1. Evgeni Malkin (PIT)Power Play: NYR 1-4 PIT 1-8 2. Sidney Crosby (PIT)Penalty Killing: NYR 7-8 PIT 3-4 3. Marc-Andre Fleury (PIT)

March 18, 2008: Rangers 5 vs. Penguins 2: Sean Avery (two goals) opened the game's scoring at 11:07 of the first period, and Ryan Callahan increased the lead just 40 seconds later. The Penguins answered early in the middle frame with goals by Jarkko Ruutu and Jordan Staal to even the score. Fredrik Sjostrom re-captured the lead for the Rangers with an unassisted goal just 44 seconds after Pittsburgh tied it at two. Sean Avery doubled the Blueshirts' lead with his second goal of the game early in the third period. Martin Straka (one goal and one assist) capped off the game's scoring at 11:29 of the frame. Chris Drury registered two points (two assists) and Jaromir Jagr, Michal Rozsival, Dan Girardi, and Brandon Dubinsky each collected an assist. Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves to record his 100th career win.

Shots on Goal: NYR 30 PIT 24 Three Stars: 1. Sean Avery (NYR)Power Play: NYR 0-2 PIT 0-1 2. Martin Straka (NYR)Penalty Killing: NYR 1-1 PIT 2-2 3. Chris Drury (NYR)

January 14, 2008: Rangers 1 at Penguins 4: The Penguins jumped out to a 3-0 lead after first period goals by Evgeni Malkin (three goals) and Sergei Gonchar (one goal and one assist). The score remained unchanged until Jaromir Jagr converted on a third period power play at 9:16 to pull the Blueshirts to within two goals. Ty Conklin (43 saves) would not allow another goal, however, and Evgeni Malkin completed his hat trick with 24 seconds remaining. Scott Gomez and Paul Mara each collected an assist and Henrik Lundqvist turned aside 19 shots in the loss.

Shots on Goal: NYR 44 PIT 23 Three Stars: 1. Evgeni Malkin (PIT)Power Play: NYR 1-7 PIT 2-5 2. Ty Conklin (PIT)Penalty Killing: NYR 3-5 PIT 6-7 3. Sidney Crosby (PIT)

December 18, 2007: Rangers 4 vs. Penguins 0: New York took an early lead off Scott Gomez's first goal of the game at 1:12 of the opening frame, assisted by Martin Straka (one goal and one assist) and Jaromir Jagr. The Rangers increased their lead in the second period on goals by Straka and Gomez, while only allowing five shots against heading into the final frame. Chris Drury (one goal and one assist) notched the Blueshirts' fourth goal, and second on the power play, and Lundqvist picked up his career-high, sixth shutout of the season. Marc Staal and Brendan Shanahan both picked up an assist, and Michal Rozsival collected a career-high, three assists in the win.

Shots on Goal: NYR 31 PIT 18 Three Stars: 1. Henrik Lundqvist (NYR)Power Play: NYR 2-7 PIT 0-5 2. Scott Gomez (NYR)Penalty Killing: NYR 5-5 PIT 5-7 3. Chris Drury (NYR)

November 17, 2007: Rangers 4 at Penguins 3 (OT): The Rangers tallied four goals by defensemen to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins. Maxime Talbot and Sidney Crosby registered first period goals to give Pittsburgh a 2-0 lead. The Blueshirts answered with three consecutive goals, two from Michal Rozsival and one from Dan Girardi, including New York's first shorthanded tally (Rozsival, 4:05) of the season. Petr Sykora evened the score with 5:32 remaining to send the game into overtime. In the extra frame, Jason Strudwick converted on a Paul Mara pass to notch his first goal of the season and give the Rangers a 4-0-0 mark on the road trip. Henrik Lundqvist made 20 saves for his fourth consecutive win and Scott Gomez extended his scoring streak to nine games (two goals and 10 assists) with an assist on the game-winning goal.

Shots on Goal: NYR 26 PIT 23 Three Stars: 1. Michal Rozsival (NYR)Power Play: NYR 1-6 PIT 0-1 2. Sidney Crosby (PIT)Penalty Killing: NYR 1-1 PIT 5-6 3. Jason Strudwick (NYR)

November 8, 2007: Rangers 4 vs. Penguins 2: With the score tied at one in the first period, the Blueshirts went on to score three unanswered goals from Michal Rozsival, Sean Avery (one goal and one assist) and Brandon Dubinsky to pull ahead, 4-1, in the third period. Mark Recchi notched a goal at 4:22 of the final frame to pull the Penguins back to within two, but Henrik Lundqvist (26 saves) held on to give New York its fifth win in the last six games. Brandon Dubinsky's third period goal was the first of his career and was assisted by Nigel Dawes, who earned his first NHL assist on the play. Scott Gomez (one goal and one assist) extended his scoring streak to five games (two goals and four assists) and Jaromir Jagr (one assist) has registered an assist/point in three straight contests (one goal and three assists). Dan Girardi (two assists) and Paul Mara also tallied assists in the win.

Shots on Goal: NYR 39 PIT 28 Three Stars: 1. Sean Avery (NYR)Power Play: NYR 2-7 PIT 1-6 2. Scott Gomez (NYR)Penalty Killing: NYR 5-6 PIT 5-7 3. Brandon Dubinsky (NYR)

October 23, 2007: Rangers 0 at Penguins 1: Evgeni Malkin tallied the game's only goal, on the power play, at 0:44 of the second period. Henrik Lundqvist turned aside a penalty shot attempt by Jordan Staal just 26 seconds later to keep the Blueshirts in the game. New York could not find the back of the net, however, as Marc-Andre Fleury stopped all 36 shots he faced. Lundqvist made 21 saves and has now allowed two or fewer goals in six of eight games this season, and Nigel Dawes fired a career-high, six shots on net in the loss. The Rangers also lost forward Ryan Callahan for four weeks with a grade-two knee sprain.

Shots on Goal: NYR 36 PIT 22 Three Stars: 1. Marc-Andre Fleury (PIT)Power Play: NYR 0-4 PIT 1-5 2. Evgeni Malkin (PIT)Penalty Killing: NYR 4-5 PIT 4-4 3. Brooks Orpik (PIT)

New York Rangers Injuries/Transactions

Injuries:Sean Avery will be sidelined for the remainder of the season after suffering a lacerated spleen on Tuesday vs. �

Pittsburgh, and has missed one game.Blair Betts suffered a facial fracture on Tuesday vs. Pittsburgh, and has missed one game.�

The Rangers have lost seven manpower games due to injury or illness during the 2008 postseason.

Recent Transactions: February 26: The Rangers acquired goaltender David LeNeveu, forwards Fredrik Sjostrom and Josh Gratton, and a ����

conditional draft pick from Phoenix in exchange for goaltender Al Montoya and forward Marcel Hossa.February 26: The Rangers acquired defenseman Christian Backman from St. Louis in exchange for a fourth round ����

pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.March 12: The Rangers agreed to terms with free agent forward Justin Soryal.����

April 2: The Rangers agreed to terms with forward Ryan Hillier.����

April 24: The Rangers agreed to terms with goaltender Miika Wiikman.����

April 25: The Rangers recalled 10 players from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL); ����

goaltender David LeNeveu, defensemen Andrew Hutchinson, Corey Potter and Bobby Sanguinetti, and forwards Artem Anisimov, Dane Byers, Brodie Dupont, Lauri Korpikoski, Greg Moore, and P.A. Parenteau.

New York Rangers Notes

Power Play (postseason): Tallied two goals in seven power play opportunities in Game Four (12:30) on Thursday vs. the Penguins ... New York's power play ranks 10th in the NHL, going 7-38 in the postseason (18.4%), and ranks 13th in the league on the road (2-17, 11.8%) ... Did not tally a goal in two, five on three advantages (1:14) on Tuesday vs. the Penguins, and is one for three (33.3%) in those situations in the playoffs (2:34) ... The Blueshirts have not allowed a shorthanded goal.

Penalty Killing (postseason): Held the Penguins scoreless in four power play attempts (6:14), in Game Four on Thursday at Madison Square Garden ... New York has yielded nine power play goals in 41 times shorthanded (78.0%), ranking ninth in the league overall ... Rank seventh in the NHL on the road, allowing four goals in 23 times shorthanded (82.6%) away from MSG ... Yielded a goal to the Devils in one, three on five attempt on Apr. 18 (0:53), and is 0-1 in those situations in the playoffs (0:53) ... Held the Penguins scoreless in one, three on four situation (1:40) on Apr. 27 at Pittsburgh, and is 1-1 in those situations in the playoffs (1:40) ... Tallied a shorthanded goal in the following games - Apr. 9 at New Jersey (R. Callahan).

Four on Four (postseason): Did not skate in a four on four situation in Game Four on Thursday at Madison Square Garden ... The Rangers have not tallied a four on four goal in 10 attempts (13:50) in the postseason ... The Blueshirts have not surrendered a four on four goal during the playoffs.

New York Rangers

Broadcast InformationTV:

NBC, CBC2:00 - Rangers vs. Penguins

RADIO:1050 ESPN RADIO

1:30 - Rangers Pre-Game with Don LaGreca2:00 - Rangers vs. Penguins

Broadcasters: Kenny Albert (Play-By-Play), Dave Maloney (Analyst)

Second Half SurgeThe Rangers posted the Eastern Conference's best winning percentage since the All Star Game on January 27, going 18-6-7 for a .694 winning percentage in 31 games. Overall, New York ranks third in the NHL since the mid-season break.

EASTERN CONFERENCE OVERALLWin % Win %

1. New York Rangers .694 1. Anaheim Ducks .7242. Washington Capitals .672 2. San Jose Sharks .7123. Carolina Hurricanes .667 3. New York Rangers .694 Montreal Canadiens .667 4. Washington Capitals .672 Pittsburgh Penguins .667 5. Carolina Hurricanes .667

Montreal Canadiens .667 Pittsburgh Penguins .6678. Dallas Stars .6219. Buffalo Sabres .61810. Edmonton Oilers .617

Single Season Records - All-Time Rangers TeamsThe Blueshirts 2007-08 regular season ranks in the top 10 in franchise history in both points and wins.

YEAR POINTS YEAR WINS1993-94 112 1993-94 521970-71 109 1991-91 501971-72 109 1970-71 491991-92 105 1971-72 481972-73 102 1972-73 472005-06 100 2005-06 442007-08 97 2007-08 421995-96 96 2006-07 422006-07 94 1983-84 421973-74 94 1995-96 41

There's No Place Like HomeThe Rangers have enjoyed great success at Madison Square Garden since the end of the 2006-07 campaign. Over the last 46 regular season games, dating back to March 17 vs. Boston (W, 7-0), the Blueshirts have posted a record of 30-13-3 and have outscored opponents 130-94, while holding the opposition to a 2.02 goals against average over the span. New York has won 33 of the last 50 regular season games at MSG, beginning with a 3-2 shootout win over St. Louis on March 3, allowing just 101 goals against (1.95 goals against average) while notching 139 goals during the stretch. Including nine games from the 2007 and 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Rangers are 39-17-3 in the last 59 home games, outscoring opponents 172-122 (1.98 goals against average) over the span.

Rangers Individual Career Playoff StatisticsOverall vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

SKATERS GP G A PTS GP G A PTSJaromir Jagr 168 77 104 181 4 3 4 7Brendan Shanahan 176 59 72 131 11 3 6 9Chris Drury 123 46 40 86 4 1 1 2Scott Gomez 106 25 50 75 9 1 2 3Martin Straka 105 26 44 70 10 4 2 6Michal Rozsival 25 4 9 13 4 0 3 3Sean Avery 18 5 7 12 4 1 1 2Marek Malik 65 2 8 10 - - - -Fedor Tyutin 23 0 9 9 4 0 1 1Ryan Callahan 19 4 2 6 4 1 0 1Brandon Dubinsky 9 4 4 8 4 1 1 2Paul Mara 24 2 3 5 4 0 1 1Daniel Girardi 19 0 3 3 4 0 0 0Blair Betts 22 1 1 2 3 0 0 0Petr Prucha 16 1 1 2 2 0 0 0Nigel Dawes 10 1 2 3 4 0 1 1Marc Staal 9 1 2 3 4 0 2 2Christian Backman 13 0 2 2 3 0 0 0Ryan Hollweg 13 0 1 1 2 0 0 0Fredrik Sjostrom 9 0 1 1 4 0 0 0Colton Orr 7 0 0 0 2 0 0 0Jason Strudwick 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

GOALTENDERS GPI MINS W L GAA SO GPI MINS W L GAA SOHenrik Lundqvist 22 1,357 11 11 2.56 2 4 236 1 3 2.81 1Steve Valiquette - - - - - - - - - - - -

Rangers vs. Penguins - Playoff Overtime Goals

DATE/SITE GOAL SCORER RESULT (TIME)May 7, 1992 at PIT Kris King W, 6-5 (1:29)May 9, 1992 at PIT Ron Francis L, 4-5 (2:47)

Current Rangers - Playoff Overtime Goals

Jaromir Jagr (4): April 5, 1991 - PIT vs. NJD (8:52)May 17, 1992 - PIT vs. BOS (9:44)May 2, 1999 - PIT vs. NJD (8:59)April 15, 2000 - PIT vs. WSH (5:49)

Chris Drury (4): May 28, 1999 - COL vs. DAL (19:29)May 3, 2000 - COL at DET (10:21)May 20, 2002 - COL at DET (2:17)May 5, 2006 - BUF at OTT (0:18)

Brendan Shanahan (2): May 8, 1997 - DET at ANA (37:03)May 12, 1998 - DET at STL (31:12)

Martin Straka (2): April 23, 2001 - PIT vs. WSH (13:04)May 8, 2001 - PIT vs. BUF (11:29)

Michal Rozsival (1): April 29, 2007 - NYR vs. BUF (36:43)

Scott Gomez (1): April 18, 2007 - NJD at TBL (12:54)

Balanced ScoringSeveral players have contributed on the scoresheet for the Blueshirts during the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Through seven post-season contests, the Rangers are tied for fifth in the league with 11 different players registering one-or-more goals. In addition, the Blueshirts lead the league in rookie goals with Brandon Dubinsky (four), Nigel Dawes (one), Ryan Callahan (two), and Marc Staal (one) combining for eight of New York's 29 playoff goals.

Inside the NumbersJaromir Jagr, Brendan Shanahan and Chris Drury currently rank in the top 10 among active NHL players in all-time playoff goals scored and continue to climb up many of the NHL's all-time playoff scoring lists.

* Active Player

ACTIVE PLAYOFF GOAL LEADERS ACTIVE PLAYOFF ASSIST LEADERSGP G GP A

1. Joe Sakic 172 84 1. Sergei Fedorov 169 1172. Jaromir Jagr 168 77 2. Chris Chelios 255 1133. Peter Forsberg 151 64 3. Peter Forsberg 151 1074. Brendan Shanahan 176 59 4. Jaromir Jagr 168 1045. Mike Modano 167 57 Joe Sakic 172 1046. Jeremy Roenick 147 53 6. Nicklas Lidstrom 202 1027. Sergei Fedorov 169 51 7. Sergei Zubov 154 898. Rod Brind'Amour 141 50 8. Mike Modano 167 859. Mark Recchi 140 47 9. Brendan Shanahan 176 7210. Chris Drury 122 46 Chris Pronger 134 7211. Daniel Alfredsson 102 43 11. Patrik Elias 126 71

12. Mark Recchi 140 7013. Jeremy Roenick 147 68

ACTIVE PLAYOFF SCORING LEADERS ALL-TIME PLAYOFF OVERTIME GOALSGP PTS GW

1. Joe Sakic 172 188 1. *Joe Sakic 82. Jaromir Jagr 168 181 2. Maurice Richard 63. Peter Forsberg 151 170 3. Glenn Anderson 54. Sergei Fedorov 169 168 4. *Jaromir Jagr 45. Chris Chelios 255 144 *Chris Drury 46. Nicklas Lidstrom 202 143 Wayne Gretzky 47. Mike Modano 167 142 *Jeremy Roenick 48. Brendan Shanahan 176 131 Esa Tikkanen 49. Jeremy Roenick 147 121 *Jamie Langenbrunner 4

ROZSIVAL GIRARDI DAWES SHANAHAN BETTS AVERY DUBINSKY

Date Opp # 3 # 5 # 10 # 14 # 15 # 16 # 17

Apr 9

Apr 11

Apr 13

Apr 16

Apr 18

Apr 25

Apr 27

Apr 29

May 1

@ N.J

@ N.J

Vs N.J

Vs N.J

@ N.J

@ PIT

@ PIT

Vs PIT

Vs PIT

0-0 3/0 25:08

0-1 2/0 23:15

0-0 1/-1 25:30

0-0 3/2 24:53

1-0 1/2 24:21

0-3 0/1 23:37

0-0 1/-1 24:19

0-0 1/0 26:46

0-0 1/0 27:06

0-1 2/3 20:27

0-1 2/1 20:42

0-0 1/-1 20:33

0-1 2/0 16:42

0-0 0/0 20:48

0-0 1/-2 21:20

0-0 3/0 20:58

0-0 1/-1 17:59

0-0 1/1 19:47

1-0 3/1 13:57

0-0 2/0 12:31

0-0 0/0 12:18

0-0 4/1 11:11

0-1 0/1 12:05

0-1 2/1 11:00

0-0 0/0 8:13

0-0 1/-1 12:58

0-0 3/0 14:32

1-1 3/2 17:13

0-1 1/0 15:16

0-0 4/0 18:41

0-0 1/0 16:33

0-1 3/1 17:38

0-0 2/-1 15:54

0-0 3/-1 18:54

0-0 3/-1 15:26

0-1 7/0 19:06

0-0 0/0 7:38

0-0 2/-1 8:53

0-0 2/-1 7:37

0-0 0/0 7:58

0-0 0/-1 6:32

0-0 1/0 7:28

0-0 1/0 7:27

0-0 1/-1 4:36

DND

1-1 3/2 14:10

1-0 (W) 2/1 14:20

1-0 1/-1 16:48

0-0 2/0 12:37

0-1 1/1 16:02

1-0 1/-1 12:38

0-0 0/0 12:43

0-1 3/1 14:34

DND

0-0 2/0 17:18

0-1 1/1 14:56

2-0 4/0 20:45

0-1 2/1 20:01

1-1 2/1 17:08

0-0 4/-2 18:04

0-0 3/0 18:16

0-0 2/0 18:45

1-1 4/1 20:32

STAAL GOMEZ SJOSTROM DRURY CALLAHAN PRUCHA MARA

date Opp # 18 # 19 # 20 # 23 # 24 # 25 # 27

Apr 9

Apr 11

Apr 13

Apr 16

Apr 18

Apr 25

Apr 27

Apr 29

May 1

@ N.J

@ N.J

Vs N.J

Vs N.J

@ N.J

@ PIT

@ PIT

Vs PIT

Vs PIT

0-0 1/0 22:06

0-0 0/0 20:44

0-0 0/-1 26:33

1-0 (W) 2/2 23:33

0-0 2/2 20:51

0-2 1/2 22:33

0-0 0/0 18:40

0-0 2/0 20:58

0-0 1/0 22:18

0-3 2/3 20:03

0-0 5/1 16:03

0-1 0/0 20:44

2-0 2/0 19:52

1-0 1/1 21:00

1-0 3/0 20:30

0-0 2/-1 20:02

0-2 5/1 24:44

0-0 4/0 21:28

0-1 0/1 5:39

0-0 0/0 7:47

0-0 0/-1 7:31

0-0 0/0 7:09

0-0 0/-1 5:37

0-0 1/0 8:10

0-0 1/0 5:31

0-0 0/0 7:45

0-0 0/0 3:55

0-0 1/1 17:36

0-0 1/-1 23:02

0-0 1/0 18:27

1-1 2/2 15:13

1-0 (W) 3/1 17:47

1-0 3/1 17:29

0-0 2/-1 20:24

0-0 2/0 16:22

0-1 3/0 20:40

1-0 (W) 3/1 14:48

0-0 2/0 17:37

0-0 5/0 15:34

0-0 3/1 14:38

0-1 2/1 17:56

0-0 1/1 16:44

0-0 5/0 11:48

1-0 3/0 15:43

0-0 0/0 16:06

DND

DND

DND

DND

DND

DND

0-0 0/0 5:50

DND

0-0 2/0 10:07

0-0 0/1 14:14

0-0 2/0 17:54

0-0 4/1 18:51

0-0 2/0 16:53

0-0 2/0 16:21

0-0 0/-1 15:17

0-0 0/0 15:24

0-1 1/1 18:35

0-0 1/0 22:36

Skaters: Goals-Assists (GameWinning or GameTying) Shots / (+/-) TOI Goalies: Goals Allowed / Shots Decision Minutes Played

ORR STRUDWICK HOLLWEG TYUTIN BACKMAN JAGR STRAKA

date Opp # 28 # 34 # 44 # 51 # 55 # 68 # 82

Apr 9

Apr 11

Apr 13

Apr 16

Apr 18

Apr 25

Apr 27

Apr 29

May 1

@ N.J

@ N.J

Vs N.J

Vs N.J

@ N.J

@ PIT

@ PIT

Vs PIT

Vs PIT

DND

DND

DND

DND

DND

0-0 0/0 5:48

DND

DND

0-0 1/0 3:04

DND

DND

DND

DND

DND

DND

DND

DND

0-0 0/0 10:15

0-0 1/0 6:08

0-0 1/0 5:54

0-0 1/0 5:07

0-0 1/0 6:04

0-0 1/-1 5:19

DND

DND

0-0 0/0 3:46

0-0 0/0 3:13

0-1 1/3 20:52

0-0 1/1 19:33

0-0 1/-1 18:18

0-1 1/0 17:19

0-0 0/0 21:08

0-0 1/-2 20:16

0-0 1/-1 20:51

0-0 1/-1 16:43

0-1 1/1 18:44

0-0 0/1 17:19

0-0 3/0 18:13

0-0 1/1 19:45

0-0 1/0 21:00

0-0 0/0 16:43

0-0 1/0 17:03

0-0 0/0 20:17

0-0 1/1 15:45

DND

0-0 2/0 18:33

1-0 3/1 17:05

0-3 2/0 21:58

0-1 10/1 20:15

1-2 3/1 17:40

0-2 0/-1 18:46

0-0 3/-1 19:35

1-1 10/1 21:45

2-1 (W) 4/1 19:42

0-0 1/0 19:49

0-0 0/1 16:15

0-2 2/0 20:11

1-1 1/0 20:08

0-2 2/1 17:42

1-0 2/-1 18:42

0-0 1/0 20:45

1-1 2/0 21:43

0-1 1/1 20:35

Skaters: Goals-Assists (GameWinning or GameTying) Shots / (+/-) TOI Goalies: Goals Allowed / Shots Decision Minutes Played

MALIK HUTCHINSON PARENTEAU POTTER MOORE KORPIKOSKI BYERS

date Opp

Apr 9

Apr 11

Apr 13

Apr 16

Apr 18

Apr 25

Apr 27

Apr 29

May 1

@ N.J

@ N.J

Vs N.J

Vs N.J

@ N.J

@ PIT

@ PIT

Vs PIT

Vs PIT

DND

DND

DND

DND

DND

DND

DND

DND

DND

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

DND

DND

DND

DND

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

DND

DND

DND

DND

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

DND

DND

DND

DND

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

DND

DND

DND

DND

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

DND

DND

DND

DND

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

DND

DND

DND

DND

Skaters: Goals-Assists (GameWinning or GameTying) Shots / (+/-) TOI Goalies: Goals Allowed / Shots Decision Minutes Played

DUPONT ANISIMOV SANGUINETTI LUNDQVIST VALIQUETTE LENEVEU

date Opp # 30 # 40

Apr 9

Apr 11

Apr 13

Apr 16

Apr 18

Apr 25

Apr 27

Apr 29

May 1

@ N.J

@ N.J

Vs N.J

Vs N.J

@ N.J

@ PIT

@ PIT

Vs PIT

Vs PIT

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

DND

DND

DND

DND

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

DND

DND

DND

DND

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

DND

DND

DND

DND

1-27 W 60

1-27 W 60

4-33 L 66

3-31 W 60

3-26 W 60

5-26 L 59

1-31 L 59

5-17 L 58

0-29 W 60

DNP

DNP

DNP

DNP

DNP

DNP

DNP

DNP

DNP

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

MIN

DND

DND

DND

DND

Skaters: Goals-Assists (GameWinning or GameTying) Shots / (+/-) TOI Goalies: Goals Allowed / Shots Decision Minutes Played

New York RangersHead Coach

Tom Renney

Notes: Is now in his third season as Head Coach and eighth season with the Rangers. After being named the 33rd head coach in franchise history on July 6, 2004, Renney has led the Rangers to 40-or-more wins in consecutive seasons, a feat last accomplished by the club in 1974. On November 10, 2007, he won his 100th game as the Rangers' Head Coach becoming just the eighth person in franchise history to reach the mark.

In 2006-07, Renney compiled a 42-30-10 record during the regular season and helped the Blueshirts reach the playoffs for the second time in as many years. He also guided the team to a first-round playoff sweep last season, marking New York’s first since 1994. Season highlights include his 100th career victory (Nov. 21 vs. Carolina) and his first career playoff win (Apr. 12 at Atlanta). During the 2005-06 season, Renney guided the team to a 44-26-12 mark, and with 100 points, turned in the sixth-highest point total in club history. After leading the Blueshirts to the post-season for the first time since 1997, he was tabbed a finalist for the Jack Adams Award, given annually to the league's most outstanding coach.

2007-2008 Notes:* Notched his 10th career playoff win on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Defeated the Penguins on Monday at Madison Square Garden, passing Herb Brooks for fifth on the Rangers' all-time coaching wins list.* Won his 120th game as the Rangers' Head Coach on Feb. 16 vs. Buffalo.* Notched his 100th win as the Rangers' Head Coach on Nov. 10 at Toronto.* Won his third consecutive season opener on Oct. 4 vs. Florida, and is now 3-0-0 in season openers with the Rangers.

Goaltenders30 Henrik Lundqvist G

6'1'', 195 03/02/82 ( 26 ), Are, SWE 3rd NHL / 3rd NYR Season

How Acquired: Rangers seventh round choice, 205th overall, in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Tied for sixth in the NHL in wins (five) and goals against average (2.55 GAA).* Made 29 saves and turned aside a penalty shot attempt by Evgeni Malkin in a 3-0 win in Game Four on Thursday vs. the Penguins to record his 2nd career playoff shutout; Became the third Rangers' goaltender to post a shutout when facing elimination (April 12, 1928 vs. Montreal Maroons - Joe Miller, Finals Game Four, 1-0; May 7, 1986 vs. Montreal Canadiens - John Vanbiesbrouck, Conference Finals Game Four, 2-0).* Turned aside 12 shots in a 5-3 loss in Game Three on Tuesday vs. the Penguins.* Stopped a playoff-high, 30 shots in a 2-0 loss in Game Two on Sunday at Pittsburgh.* Turned aside 21 shots in a 5-4 loss in Game One on Friday at Pittsburgh.* Made 23 saves and stopped John Madden's penalty shot attempt in the third period to notch his 10th career playoff win in Game Five on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Stopped 28 shots in a 5-3 win in Game Four on Apr. 16 vs. the Devils.* Made 29 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss on Apr. 13 in Game Three vs. the Devils.* Turned aside 26 shots in a 2-1 win in Game Two on Apr. 11 at New Jersey.* In Game One, made 26 saves on Apr. 9 at New Jersey in a 4-1 win.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Saves: 30 (Apr. 27 at Pittsburgh)...Consecutive Starts: 9 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey - May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Consecutive Wins: 2 (twice)...Shutout Streak: 84:23 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey - Apr. 11 at New Jersey).

Career Playoff Notes:* Notched his 10th career playoff victory on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Turned aside a penalty shot attempt by John Madden in the third period of Game Five on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Has appeared in 22 career postseason games, posting a 11-11 record with a 2.56 goals against average and two shutouts; Is 1-3 with a 2.81 goals against average and one shutout in four playoff games vs. Pittsburgh.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has appeared in 21 career regular season games vs. Pittsburgh, posting a 12-6-3 record with one shutout and a 2.11 goals against average; In eight games this season, recorded a 5-3-0 mark with one shutout and a 1.86 goals against average.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: None.

2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: None.

40 Steve Valiquette G (val-ih-KEHT)

6'6'', 210 08/20/77 ( 30 ), Etobicoke, ON, CAN 4th NHL / 3rd NYR Season

How Acquired: Signed as a free agent on July 1, 2006. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Dressed but did not play in the last nine games.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Saves: None...Consecutive Starts: None...Consecutive Wins: None...Shutout Streak: None.

Career Playoff Notes:* Has not appeared in a postseason contest.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has appeared in one career regular season match vs. the Penguins, posting a 0-0-0 record and a 4.29 goals against average.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: None.

2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: None.

Skaters

3 Michal Rozsival D

(roh-ZIH-vahl, my-KHUHL)

6'2'', 210, 09/03/78 ( 29 ), Vlasim, CZE 7th NHL / 3rd NYR Season

How Acquired: Signed as a free agent on September 6, 2005. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Tied for 10th in the NHL among defensemen in points, registering five points (one goal and four assists).* Leads the team in average icetime (24:59).* Ranks first on the team in blocked shots (15).* Delivered three hits in 27:06 of icetime on Thursday vs. Pittsburgh.* Logged 26:46 of icetime and registered four hits and two blocked shots on Tuesday vs. Pittsburgh.* Delivered three hits and blocked two shots in 24:19 of icetime on Apr. 27 at Pittsburgh.* Collected a playoff career-high, three points (three assists) and blocked three shots on Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh.* Notched a goal and posted a plus-two rating on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Posted a plus-two rating and logged a game-high, 24:53 of icetime on Apr. 16 vs. the Devils.* Blocked a game-high, three shots on Apr. 13 vs. the Devils.* Tallied an assist on Apr. 11 at New Jersey.* Blocked four shots and logged 25:08 of icetime, both game-highs, on Apr. 9 at New Jersey.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: 1 (Apr. 18 at New Jersey)...Assists: 3 (Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh)...Points: 3 (Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh)...Penalty Minutes: 2 (twice)...Shots: 3 (twice)...Time on Ice: 27:06 (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Hits: 4 (Apr. 29 vs. Pittsburgh)...Blocked Shots: 4 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey)...Plus/Minus: +2 (twice).

Career Playoff Notes:* Has skated in 25 postseason matches, registering four goals and nine assists for 13 points; Has collected three assists in four playoff games vs. Pittsburgh.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has appeared in 24 career regular season contests vs. Pittsburgh, registering six goals and 12 assists for 18 points; Notched three goals and four assists for seven points in eight games this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 1 - Knee, 1 - Leg.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: None.

5 Dan Girardi D

6'2'', 208 04/29/84 ( 24 ), Welland, ON, CAN 2nd NHL / 2nd NYR Season

How Acquired: Signed as a free agent with the Rangers on July 1, 2006. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Tied for 23rd in the NHL in defensemen scoring with three points (three assists).* Tied for fourth in the NHL and leads the team in hits (45) in the playoffs.* Ranks second on the team in blocked shots (14).* Registered six hits, two blocked shots and a plus-one rating on Thursday vs. the Penguins.* Delivered three hits and two blocked shots on Tuesday vs. the Penguins.* Recorded five hits and three shots on goal on Apr. 27 at Pittsburgh.* Registered six hits and blocked two shots in 21:20 of icetime on Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh.* Delivered three hits in 20:48 of icetime on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Collected an assist and delivered eight hits on Apr. 16 vs. the Devils.* Delivered six hits on Apr. 13 vs. the Devils.* Registered an assist, three hits and three blocked shots on Apr. 11 at New Jersey.* Tallied a shorthanded assist, his first career playoff point, and posted a plus-three rating on Apr. 9 at New Jersey; Also delivered a team-high, five hits.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: None...Assists: 1 (three time)...Points: 1 (three times)...Penalty Minutes: 2 (three times)...Shots: 3 (Apr. 27 at Pittsburgh)...Time on Ice: 21:20 (Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh)...Hits: 8 (Apr. 16 vs. New Jersey)...Blocked Shots: 3 (twice)...Plus/Minus: +3 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey).

Career Playoff Notes:* Has appeared in 19 postseason games, collecting three assists; Has skated in four career playoff games vs. Pittsburgh.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has skated in 12 career regular season matches vs. the Penguins, recording one goal and four assists for five points; Tallied one goal and three assists for four points in eight games this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: None.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: None.

8 Marek Malik D

(Mah-LEEK)

6'6'', 235 06/24/75 ( 32 ), Ostrava, CZE 13th NHL / 3rd NYR Season

How Acquired: Signed as a free agent on August 2, 2005. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Did not dress in the last nine games.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: None...Assists: None...Points: None...Penalty Minutes: None...Shots: None...Time on Ice: None...Hits: None...Blocked Shots: None...Plus/Minus: None.

Career Playoff Notes:* Has skated in 65 career postseason games, tallying two goals and eight assists for 10 points; Has not appeared in a career playoff game vs. Pittsburgh.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has collected two goals and six assists for eight points in 35 career regular season games vs. the Penguins; Skated in three games vs. Pittsburgh this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 21 - Healthy Scratch, 13 - Ribs/Back, 4 - Knee, 3 - Upper Body.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: 9 - Healthy Scratch.

10 Nigel Dawes L (DAWZ, NIGH-juhl)

5'9'', 190 02/09/85 ( 23 ), Winnipeg, MB, CAN 2nd NHL / 2nd NYR Season

How Acquired: Rangers fifth round choice, 149th overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Tied for fifth in the league among rookies in assists (two) and points (three), and seventh in goals (one).* Registered three hits and two blocked shots in 14:32 of icetime on Thursday vs. the Penguins.* Delivered a playoff-high, five hits on Tuesday vs. the Penguins.* Collected an assist on Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh.* Tallied his first career playoff assist on Chris Drury's series-clinching goal on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Registered four shots on goal on Apr. 16 vs. the Devils.* Notched his first career playoff point with an empty net goal on Apr. 9 at New Jersey.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: 1 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey)...Assists: 1 (twice)...Points: 1 (three times)...Penalty Minutes: None...Shots: 4 (Apr. 16 vs. New Jersey)...Time on Ice: 14:32 (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Hits: 5 (Apr. 29 vs. Pittsburgh)...Blocked Shots: 2 (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Plus/Minus: +1 (four times).

Career Playoff Notes:* Has appeared in 10 postseason contests, registering one goal and two assists for three points; Has tallied one assist in four career playoff games vs. Pittsburgh.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has appeared in eight career regular season matches vs. Pittsburgh, registering one assist.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 20 - Hartford, 1 - Healthy Scratch.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: None.

14 Brendan Shanahan R (SHAN-uh-han)

6'3'', 220 01/23/69 ( 39 ), Mimico, ON, CAN 20th NHL / 2nd NYR Season

How Acquired: Signed with the Rangers as a free agent on July 9, 2006.

Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Notched a power play assist on Jaromir Jagr's empty net goal and registered a game-high, seven shots on Thursday vs. the Penguins.* Collected an assist on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Tallied an assist on Apr. 11 at New Jersey.* Registered one goal and one assist on Apr. 9 at New Jersey.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: 1 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey)...Assists: 1 (four times)...Points: 2 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey)...Penalty Minutes: 4 (Apr. 11 at New Jersey)...Shots: 7 (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Time on Ice: 19:06 (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Hits: 3 (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Blocked Shots: 1 (five times)...Plus/Minus: +2 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey).

Career Playoff Notes:* Three Stanley Cup Championships (1997, 1998 & 2002).* Played in all 23 of Detroit's 2002 postseason games finishing fourth overall in playoff scoring with 19 points ... Ranked sixth in the NHL in goals (eight) and first in power play assists (eight).* Skated in 20 postseason contests with Detroit in 1998, recording five goals and four assists for nine points ... Tallied two game-winning goals in the second round of the playoffs, including the overtime game-winner in Game Three on May 12 at St. Louis ... Tallied the series-clinching goal in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals on May 3 at Phoenix.* In the 1997 playoffs, led the Red Wings in goals (nine) and game-winners (two).* Has notched one career playoff hat trick (May 13, 1995 vs. Vancouver - K. McLean).* Has appeared in 176 postseason games, registering 59 goals and 72 assists for 131 points; In 11 career playoff contests vs. the Penguins, has collected three goals and six assists for nine points.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has skated in 58 career regular season games vs. Pittsburgh, registering 26 goals and 23 assists for 49 points; Collected two assists in seven games this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 1 - Neck, 2 - Hip/Back, 6 - Leg.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: None.

15 Blair Betts C

6'3'', 210 02/16/80 ( 28 ), Edmonton, AB, CAN 5th NHL / 3rd NYR Season

How Acquired: Acquired from Calgary on March 6, 2004, along with Jamie McLennan and Greg Moore, in exchange for Chris Simon and a 2004 seventh round draft choice. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Suffered a facial fracture after being struck in the face with a puck in the second period on Tuesday vs. the Penguins, and has missed one game.* Won six of nine faceoffs (67%) on Apr. 27 at Pittsburgh.* Delivered five hits on Apr. 16 vs. the Devils.* Won four of six faceoffs (67%) on Apr. 13 vs. the Devils.* Registered one hit and won three faceoffs on Apr. 11 at New Jersey.* Logged 7:38 of icetime in a 4-1 win on Apr. 9 in Game One at New Jersey.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: None...Assists: None...Points: None...Penalty Minutes: 2 (Apr. 27 at Pittsburgh)...Shots: 2 (twice)...Time on Ice: 8:53 (Apr. 11 at New Jersey)...Hits: 5 (Apr. 16 vs. New Jersey)...Blocked Shots: 1 (twice)...Plus/Minus: Even (four times).

Career Playoff Notes:* Has appeared in 22 postseason games, recording one goal and one assist for two points; Has skated in three career playoff games vs. Pittsburgh.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has notched three goals in 19 career regular season matches vs. the Penguins; Skated in six games vs. Pittsburgh this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 7 - Foot.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: 1 - Face.

16 Sean Avery L

(AY-vuh-ree, SHAWN)

5'10'', 195 04/10/80 ( 28 ), Pickering, ON, CAN 6th NHL / 2nd NYR Season

How Acquired: Acquired from Los Angeles on February 5, 2007 along with prospect John Seymour, in exchange for right wing Jason Ward and unsigned forwards Marc-Andre Cliche and Jan Marek.

Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Tied for second on the team in goals (four).* Ranks fifth on the team in scoring, registering four goals and three assists for seven points.* Tallied an assist on Tuesday vs. the Penguins before suffering a lacerated spleen, and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.* Delivered three hits on Apr. 27 at Pittsburgh.* Notched one goal on Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh.* Collected an assist on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Registered a power play goal, the Rangers' first of the playoffs, on Apr. 13 vs. the Devils.* Tallied the game-winning goal on Apr. 11 at New Jersey.* Notched one goal and added an assist on Apr. 9 at New Jersey; Also delivered four hits.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: 1 (four times)...Assists: 1 (twice)...Points: 2 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey)...Penalty Minutes: 4 (Apr. 13 vs. New Jersey)...Shots: 3 (twice)...Time on Ice: 16:48 (Apr. 13 vs. New Jersey)...Hits: 4 (twice)...Blocked Shots: 1 (Apr. 11 at New Jersey)...Plus/Minus: +2 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey).

Career Playoff Notes:* Has appeared in 18 postseason games, registering five goals and seven assists for 12 points; Has notched one goal and one assist for two points in three career playoff games vs. Pittsburgh.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has tallied four goals and four assists for eight points in 11 career contests vs. Pittsburgh; Notched three goals and two assists for five points in five games this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 10 - Shoulder, 11 - Wrist, 4 - Hand.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: 1 - Spleen.

17 Brandon Dubinsky C (DOO-bihn-skee)

6'1'', 210 04/29/86 ( 22 ), Anchorage, AK, USA 2nd NHL / 2nd NYR Season

How Acquired: Rangers second round draft choice, 60th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Tied for league lead among rookies in points (eight) and goals (four), and is tied for second in rookie assists (four).* Tied for second on the team in goals (four) and ranks fourth in points (eight).* Tied for third on the team in hits (26).* Notched a power play goal and added an assist on Thursday vs. the Penguins.* Won a team-high, 12 faceoffs (12-19, 63%) on Apr. 27 at Pittsburgh.* Registered a team-high, four shots on Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh.* Recorded a power play assist and added an empty net goal on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Collected an assist and logged 20:01 of icetime on Apr. 16 vs. the Devils.* Notched two goals, including his first career playoff goal, and won 17 of 27 faceoffs (63%) on Apr. 13 vs. the Devils; Marked the first time since April 17, 2007 that a Rangers' rookie tallied two or more goals in a playoff game (Ryan Callahan).* Tallied his first career playoff point with an assist, delivered three hits and won 12 of 20 faceoffs (60%) on Apr. 11 at New Jersey.* Logged 17:18 of icetime in his postseason debut on Apr. 9 at New Jersey.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: 2 (Apr. 13 vs. New Jersey)...Assists: 1 (four times)...Points: 2 (three times)...Penalty Minutes: 2 (several times)...Shots: 4 (three times)...Time on Ice: 20:45 (Apr. 13 vs. New Jersey)...Hits: 6 (Apr. 13 vs. New Jersey)...Blocked Shots: 1 (twice)...Plus/Minus: +1 (four times).

Career Playoff Notes:* Has skated in nine career postseason contests, registering four goals and four assists for eight points; Has skated in four career playoff games vs. Pittsburgh, recording one goal and one assist for two points.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Registered two goals and two assists for four points in eight games vs. the Penguins this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: None.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: None.

18 Marc Staal D

6'4'', 205 01/13/87 ( 21 ), Thunder Bay, ON, CAN 1st NHL / 1st NYR Season

How Acquired: Rangers first round draft choice, 12th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Tied for 23rd in the NHL among defensemen in scoring, registering one goal and two assists for three points; His three points leads all rookie defensemen.* Tied for fifth in the league among rookies in assists (two) and points (three), and seventh in goals (one).* Leads all NHL rookies in plus/minus rating (plus-five).* Tied with teammate Ryan Callahan for the league lead in rookie game-winning goals (one).* Ranks second on the team in average icetime (22:01).* Tied for third on the team with 26 hits.* Registered three hits in 20:58 of icetime on Tuesday vs. the Penguins.* Recorded a playoff career-high, two points (two assists) and posted a plus-two rating on Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh; His assist at 1:52 of the second period was his first career post-season assist.* Delivered four hits and posted a plus-two rating on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Notched his first playoff goal/point with the game-winner at 16:47 of the third period on Apr. 16 vs. the Devils; Also delivered three hits and posted a plus-two rating in 23:33 of icetime.* Registered six hits and logged a team-high, 26:33 of icetime on Apr. 13 vs. the Devils.* Blocked three shots on Apr. 11 at New Jersey.* Delivered three hits in 22:06 of icetime in his postseason debut on Apr. 9 at New Jersey.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: 1 (Apr. 16 vs. New Jersey)...Assists: 2 (Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh)...Points: 2 (Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh)...Penalty Minutes: 4 (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Shots: 2 (three times)...Time on Ice: 26:33 (Apr. 13 vs. New Jersey)...Hits: 6 (Apr. 13 vs. New Jersey)...Blocked Shots: 3 (Apr. 11 at New Jersey)...Plus/Minus: +2 (three times).

Career Playoff Notes:* Has appeared in nine career postseason games, registering one goal and two assists for three points; Has collected two assists in four career playoff games vs. Pittsburgh.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Collected two assists in eight regular season matches vs. the Penguins this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 2 - Flu.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: None.

19 Scott Gomez C (GOH-mehz)

5'11'', 200 12/23/79 ( 28 ), Anchorage, AK, USA 8th NHL / 1st NYR Season

How Acquired: Signed with the Rangers as a free agent on July 1, 2007. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Tied for 14th in the league and second on the team in scoring, registering four goals and six assists for 10 points.* Collected two assists and registered five shots on Tuesday vs. the Penguins.* Won nine of 15 faceoffs (60%) on Apr. 27 at Pittsburgh.* Recorded one goal and won 10 of 16 faceoffs (63%) on Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh.* Tallied one goal and won seven of 13 faceoffs (54%) on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Notched two goals and won 15 of 24 faceoffs (63%) on Apr. 16 vs. the Devils; His power play goal at 12:37 of the first period was his first playoff goal as a Ranger.* Collected a power play assist while skating in his 100th career playoff game on Apr. 13 vs. the Devils.* Registered five shots on Apr. 11 at New Jersey.* Tallied three assists, posted a plus-three rating and won nine of 15 faceoffs (60%) to earn First Star honors on Apr. 9 at New Jersey.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: 2 (Apr. 16 vs. New Jersey)...Assists: 3 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey)...Points: 3 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey)...Penalty Minutes: 2 (four times)...Shots: 5 (twice)...Time on Ice: 24:44 (Apr. 29 vs. Pittsburgh)...Hits: 4 (Apr. 16 vs. New Jersey)...Blocked Shots: 1 (Apr. 13 vs. New Jersey)...Plus/Minus: +3 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey).

Career Playoff Notes:* Two Stanley Cup Championships (2000 & 2003).* Skated in 24 games in the 2003 playoffs, notching three goals and nine assists for 12 points.* Appeared in 23 playoff games in 2000, tallying four goals and six assists for 10 points ... Tied for first in postseason scoring among rookies, becoming just the third player in the expansion era to be first in rookie scoring during the regular season and playoffs.* Has skated in 106 postseason matches, registering 25 goals and 50 assists for 75 points; Has notched one goal and two assists for three points in nine career playoff matches vs. the Penguins.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:

* Has skated in 50 career regular season contests vs. Pittsburgh, registering nine goals and 32 assists for 41 points; Tallied three goals and four assists for seven points in eight games this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 1 - Upper Body.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: None.

20 Fredrik Sjostrom L (FREHD-rihk SHEW-strum)

6'1'', 217 05/06/83 ( 24 ), Färgelanda, SWE 4 NHL / 1 NYR Season

How Acquired: Acquired from the Phoenix Coyotes on February 26, along with goaltender David LeNeveu, forward Josh Gratton and a conditional draft pick in exchange for goaltender Al Montoya and forward Marcel Hossa. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Registered three hits in 8:10 of icetime on Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh.* Delivered four hits on Apr. 13 vs. the Devils.* Registered an assist in his postseason debut on Apr. 9 at New Jersey.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: None...Assists: 1 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey)...Points: 1 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey)...Penalty Minutes: 2 (Apr. 16 vs. New Jersey)...Shots: 1 (twice)...Time on Ice: 8:10 (Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh)...Hits: 4 (Apr. 13 vs. New Jersey)...Blocked Shots: 1 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey)...Plus/Minus: +1 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey).

Career Playoff Notes:* Has skated in nine career postseason matches, collecting one assist; Has skated in four career playoff games vs. Pittsburgh.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has notched one goal in six career regular season games vs. the Penguins; Tallied one goal in four games this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 64 - Phoenix.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: None.

23 Chris Drury C

5'10'', 190 08/20/76 ( 31 ), Trumbull, CT, USA 9th NHL / 1st NYR Season

How Acquired: Signed with the Rangers as a free agent on July 1, 2007. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Tied for fifth on the team in goals (three) and sixth in points (five).* Tallied a power play assist and won 15 of 24 faceoffs (63%) on Thursday vs. the Penguins.* Won nine of 12 faceoffs (75%) on Tuesday vs. the Penguins.* Recorded two blocked shots and won 10 of 14 faceoffs (71%) on Apr. 27 at Pittsburgh.* Registered one goal and won 12 of 22 faceoffs (55%) on Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh.* Notched the series-clinching goal at 5:35 of the second period on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Tallied one goal, added an assist and posted a plus-two rating on Apr. 16 vs. the Devils; His goal and assist were his first in the playoffs as a Ranger, respectively.* Registered five hits on Apr. 13 vs. the Devils.* Won 14 of 18 faceoffs (78%) on Apr. 9 at New Jersey.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: 1 (three times)...Assists: 1 (twice)...Points: 2 (Apr. 16 vs. New Jersey)...Penalty Minutes: 2 (twice)...Shots: 3 (three times)...Time on Ice: 23:02 (Apr. 11 at New Jersey)...Hits: 5 (Apr. 13 vs. New Jersey)...Blocked Shots: 2 (Apr. 27 at Pittsburgh)...Plus/Minus: +2 (Apr. 16 vs. New Jersey).

Career Playoff Notes:* One Stanley Cup Championship (2001).* Skated in 23 games in the 2001 playoffs, registering 11 goals and five assists for 16 points ... Established playoff season-highs in games (23) and goals (11) ... Ranked fourth on the team in postseason scoring with 16 points ... Notched a goal in three consecutive games from Apr. 16 to Apr. 26 ... Recorded his seventh career playoff game-winning goal on Apr. 12 vs. Vancouver.* Has skated in 123 postseason games, registering 46 goals and 40 assists for 86 points; Has notched one goal and one assist for two points in four career playoff games vs. Pittsburgh.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has appeared in 27 career regular season contests vs. the Penguins, registering 10 goals and 15 assists for 25 points; Notched two goals and four assists for six points in eight games this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: None.

2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: None.

24 Ryan Callahan R

5'11'', 188 03/21/85 ( 23 ), Rochester, NY, USA 2nd NHL / 2nd NYR Season

How Acquired: Rangers fourth round choice, 127th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Tied for third in the league in shorthanded goals (one).* Tied for fourth in the league among rookies in goals (two) and fifth in points (three).* Tied with Brandon Dubinsky for the league lead in rookie shots (24), and is tied with teammate Marc Staal for the league lead in rookie game-winning goals (one).* Ranks second on the team in hits (27).* Notched a goal on Tuesday vs. the Penguins.* Registered a team-high, five shots on goal and delivered four hits on Apr. 27 at Pittsburgh.* Delivered six hits on Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh.* Assisted on Chris Drury's series-clinching goal on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Delivered five hits on Apr. 16 vs. the Devils.* Registered a team-high, five shots on Apr. 13 vs. the Devils.* Delivered three hits on Apr. 11 at New Jersey.* Notched the game-winning goal, a shorthanded tally, on Apr. 9 at New Jersey.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: 1 (twice)...Assists: 1 (Apr. 18 at New Jersey)...Points: 1 (three times)...Penalty Minutes: 4 (twice)...Shots: 5 (twice)...Time on Ice: 17:56 (Apr. 18 at New Jersey)...Hits: 6 (Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh)...Blocked Shots: 1 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey)...Plus/Minus: +1 (four times).

Career Playoff Notes:* Has skated in 19 postseason games, notching four goals and two assists for six points; Has skated in four career playoff games vs. Pittsburgh, recording one goal.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has collected one goal and one assist for two points in seven career regular season matches vs. the Penguins; Notched one goal in five games this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 16 - Knee, 13 - Hartford, 1 - Healthy Scratch.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: None.

25 Petr Prucha L (PROO-kah)

6'0'', 175 09/14/82 ( 25 ), Chrudim, CZE 3rd NHL / 3rd NYR Season

How Acquired: Rangers eigth round choice, 240th overall, in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Logged 10:15 of icetime in his return to the lineup on Thursday vs. the Penguins after not dressing on Tuesday.* Delivered two hits in his return to the lineup on Apr. 27 at Pittsburgh after not dressing in the previous six games.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: None...Assists: None...Points: None...Penalty Minutes: None...Shots: 2 (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Time on Ice: 10:07 (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Hits: 2 (twice)...Blocked Shots: None...Plus/Minus: Even (twice).

Career Playoff Notes:* Has appeared in 16 postseason games, recording one goal and one assist for two points; Has skated in two career playoff contests vs. Pittsburgh.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has skated in 23 career regular season games vs. the Penguins, registering four goals and six assists for 10 points; Collected one assist in seven games this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 12 - Healthy Scratch, 2 - Hand, 6 - Shoulder.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: 7 - Healthy Scratch.

27 Paul Mara D (MAIR-uh)

6'4'', 212 09/07/79, ( 28 ) Ridgewood, NJ, USA 9th NHL / 2nd NYR Season

How Acquired: Acquired from the Boston Bruins on February 27 in exchange for defenseman Aaron Ward. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Registered four hits and two blocked shots in 22:36 of icetime on Thursday vs. the Penguins.* Collected an assist on Tuesday vs. the Penguins.* Delivered three hits on Apr. 27 at Pittsburgh.* Recorded two shots in 16:21 of icetime on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Registered four shots, two hits and a plus-one rating on Apr. 13 vs. the Devils.* Posted a plus-one rating in 14:14 of icetime on Apr. 9 at New Jersey.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: None...Assists: 1 (Apr. 29 vs. Pittsburgh)...Points: 1 (Apr. 29 vs. Pittsburgh)...Penalty Minutes: 12 (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Shots: 4 (Apr. 13 vs. New Jersey)...Time on Ice: 22:36 (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Hits: 4 (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Blocked Shots: 2 (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Plus/Minus: +1 (three times).

Career Playoff Notes:* Has appeared in 24 postseason games, registering two goals and three assists for five points; Has skated in four career playoff games vs. Pittsburgh, tallying one assist.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has tallied one goal and seven assists for eight points in 21 career regular season matches vs. Pittsburgh; Collected three assists in seven games this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 6 - Healthy Scratch, 3 - Shoulder, 12 - Face.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: None.

28 Colton Orr R

6'3'', 222 03/03/82 ( 26 ), Winnipeg, MB, CAN 4th NHL / 3rd NYR Season

How Acquired: Acquired from the Boston Bruins, claiming him off waivers on November 29, 2005. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Registered one hit in his return to the lineup on Thursday vs. the Penguins after not skating in the previous two contests.* Delivered two hits on Friday at Pittsburgh in his return to the lineup after missing the previous five games with a broken foot suffered on Mar. 30.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: None...Assists: None...Points: None...Penalty Minutes: None...Shots: 1 (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Time on Ice: 5:48 (Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh)...Hits: 2 (Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh)...Blocked Shots: None...Plus/Minus: Even (twice).

Career Playoff Notes:* Has appeared in seven postseason games; Has skated in two career playoff matches vs. Pittsburgh.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has skated in 16 career regular season contests vs. the Penguins.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 1 - Healthy Scratch, 2 - Sternum, 5 - Foot.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: 5 - Foot, 2 - Healthy Scratch.

34 Jason Strudwick D (STRUHD-wihk)

6'4'', 225 07/17/75 ( 32 ), Edmonton, AB, CAN 11th NHL / 3rd NYR Season

How Acquired: Signed as a free agent on March 19, 2007. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Delivered four hits in 10:15 of icetime on Thursday vs. Pittsburgh in his return to the lineup after not skating in the last eight contests.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: None...Assists: None...Points: None...Penalty Minutes: None...Shots: None...Time on Ice: 10:15 (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Hits: 4 (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Blocked Shots: None...Plus/Minus: Even (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh).

Career Playoff Notes:* Has skated in six postseason contests; Has appeared in one career playoff contest vs. Pittsburgh.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:

* Has registered two goals and one assist for three points in 18 career regular season games vs. the Penguins; Notched an overtime, game-winning goal on Nov. 17 vs. Pittsburgh and recorded one goal in three games this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 30 - Healthy Scratch.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: 8 - Healthy Scratch.

44 Ryan Hollweg L

5'11'', 210 04/23/83 ( 25 ), Downey, CA, USA 3rd NHL / 3rd NYR Season

How Acquired: Rangers eighth round choice, 238th overall, in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Has skated in the last two games after not dressing in the previous two contests.* Registered two hits in 5:19 of icetime on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Delivered three hits on Apr. 11 at New Jersey.* Logged 6:08 of icetime on Apr. 9 at New Jersey.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: None...Assists: None...Points: None...Penalty Minutes: 2 (Apr. 29 vs. Pittsburgh)...Shots: 1 (five times)...Time on Ice: 6:08 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey)...Hits: 3 (twice)...Blocked Shots: 1 (Apr. 18 at New Jersey)...Plus/Minus: Even (several times).

Career Playoff Notes:* Has appeared in 13 postseason contests, registering one assist; Has skated in two career playoff matches vs. Pittsburgh.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has skated in 20 career regular season matches vs. the Penguins, registering one goal and three assists for four points; Tallied one assist in seven games this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 10 - Healthy Scratch, 1 - Suspension.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: 2 - Healthy Scratch.

51 Fedor Tyutin D (TOO-tin)

6'3'', 210 07/19/83 ( 24 ), Izhevsk, RUS 4th NHL / 4th NYR Season

How Acquired: Rangers second round draft choice, 40th overall, in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Ranks fourth on the team in blocked shots (10).* Tallied an assist on Jaromir Jagr's game-winning goal on Thursday vs. the Penguins.* Logged 20:51 of icetime on Apr. 27 at Pittsburgh.* Registered two hits in 20:16 of icetime on Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh.* Logged 21:08 of icetime on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Collected an assist, four hits and two blocked shots on Apr. 16 vs. the Devils.* Tallied an assist and posted a plus-three rating on Apr. 9 at New Jersey.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: None...Assists: 1 (three times)...Points: 1 (three times)...Penalty Minutes: 2 (twice)...Shots: 1 (several times)...Time on Ice: 21:08 (Apr. 18 at New Jersey)...Hits: 4 (Apr. 16 vs. New Jersey)...Blocked Shots: 2 (three times)...Plus/Minus: +3 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey).

Career Playoff Notes:* Has skated in 23 postseason games, registering nine assists; Has skated in four career playoff games vs. Pittsburgh, collecting one assist.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has recorded one goal and seven assists for eight points in 25 career regular season contests vs. Pittsburgh; Collected one assist in eight games this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: None.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: None.

55 Christian Backman D (BECK-man)

6'4'', 210 04/28/80 ( 28 ), Gothenburg, SWE 4 NHL / 1 NYR Season

How Acquired: Acquired from the St. Louis Blues on February 26 in exchange for a fourth round pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Did not skate in Game Four on Thursday vs. Pittsburgh.* Logged 20:17 of icetime on Apr. 27 at Pittsburgh.* Skated in 21:00 of icetime on Apr. 16 vs. the Devils.* Blocked two shots in 18:13 of icetime on Apr. 11 at New Jersey.* Delivered three hits and skated in 17:19 of icetime on Apr. 9 at New Jersey.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: None...Assists: None...Points: None...Penalty Minutes: 4 (twice)...Shots: 3 (Apr. 11 at New Jersey)...Time on Ice: 21:00 (Apr. 16 vs. New Jersey)...Hits: 3 (Apr. 9 at New Jersey)...Blocked Shots: 2 (Apr. 11 at New Jersey)...Plus/Minus: +1 (three times).

Career Playoff Notes:* Has skated in 13 postseason games, tallying two assists; Has skated in three career playoff contests vs. Pittsburgh.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has registered one goal and two assists for three points in six career regular season games vs. the Penguins; Tallied one assist in three games this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 64 - St. Louis.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: 1 - Healthy Scratch.

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60 Lauri Korpikoski L

6'1'', 195 07/28/86 ( 21 ), Turku, FIN 1 NHL / 1 NYR Season

Last Goal: Last Assist:

How Acquired: Rangers first round pick, 19th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Did not dress in the last four games after being recalled from Hartford (AHL) on Apr. 25.* Skated in five playoff games with Hartford (AHL), tallying one goal and one assist for two points.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: None...Assists: None...Points: None...Penalty Minutes: None...Shots: None...Time on Ice: None...Hits: None...Blocked Shots: None...Plus/Minus: None.

Career Playoff Notes:* Has not appeared in a career playoff game.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has not skated in a regular season contest vs. Pittsburgh.* Appeared in 79 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL) this season, registering 23 goals and 27 assists for 50 points, along with 71 penalty minutes and a plus-20 rating; Ranked fourth on the team in points (50), and tied for third in goals (23) and fifth in assists (27).

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 82 - Hartford.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: 5 - Hartford, 4 - Healthy Scratch.

68 Jaromir Jagr R (YAH-guhr)

6'3'', 240 02/15/72 ( 36 ), Kladno, CZE 17th NHL / 4th NYR Season

Last Goal: MAY 1, 2008 vs PITTSBURGH Last Assist: MAY 1, 2008 vs PITTSBURGH

How Acquired: Acquired from the Washington Capitals on January 23, 2004 in exchange for Anson Carter. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Leads the NHL in playoff scoring, registering five goals and 10 assists for 15 points; Tied for first in the league in assists (10) and sixth in goals (five).* Notched two goals, including the game-winner, and added an assist on Thursday vs. the Penguins; Passed Mario Lemieux for 11th on the NHL's all-time playoff goals list (77 goals).* Recorded one goal and one assist, along with 10 shots on Tuesday vs. the Penguins.* Collected two assists on Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh.* Notched a power play goal and added two assists on Apr. 18 at New Jersey, and in the process, registered his 100th career playoff assist and passed Mario Lemieux for 14th on the NHL's all-time playoff scoring list.* Recorded an assist in a team-high, 20:15 of icetime among forwards on Apr. 16 vs. the Devils.* Tallied three assists in 21:58 of icetime on Apr. 13 vs. the Devils.* Notched a goal in a 2-1 win in Game Two on Apr. 11 at New Jersey.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: 2 (May 1 vs. Pittsburgh)...Assists: 3 (Apr. 13 vs. New Jersey)...Points: 3 (three times)...Penalty Minutes: 4 (Apr. 29 vs. Pittsburgh)...Shots: 10 (twice)...Time on Ice: 21:58 (Apr. 13 vs. New Jersey)...Hits: 2 (Apr. 29 vs. Pittsburgh)...Blocked Shots: None...Plus/Minus: +1 (five times).

Career Playoff Notes:* Two Stanley Cup Championships (1991 & 1992).* Notched his 77th career playoff goal and passed Mario Lemieux for 11th on the NHL's all-time playoff goals list on May 1 vs. Pittsburgh.* Tallied his 100th career playoff assist and passed Mario Lemieux for 14th on the NHL's all-time playoff scoring list on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Appeared in 21 playoff games in 1992, tallying 11 goals and 13 assists for 24 points.

* Appeared in 24 games during the 1991 playoffs, registering three goals and 10 assists for 13 points.* Has appeared in 168 postseason contests, recording 77 goals and 104 assists for 181 points; Has tallied three goals and four assists for seven points in four career playoff contests vs. Pittsburgh.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has registered 17 goals and 19 assists for 36 points in 36 career regular season contests vs. Pittsburgh; Notched two goals and five assists for seven points in eight games this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: None.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: None.

82 Martin Straka C STRAH-kuh, MAHR-tin

5'9'', 180 09/03/72, ( 35 ) Plzen, CZE 15th NHL / 3rd NYR Season

Last Goal: APR 29, 2008 vs PITTSBURGH (1) Last Assist: MAY 1, 2008 vs PITTSBURGH

How Acquired: Signed as a free agent on August 2, 2005. Notes: 2008 Playoffs:* Tied for 14th in the NHL and second on the team in scoring, registering three goals and seven assists for 10 points.* Tied for 11th in the league and ranks second on the team in assists (seven).* Leads all team forwards with nine blocked shots.* Collected a power play assist on Thursday vs. the Penguins.* Registered one goal and one assist, along with three blocked shots in 21:43 of icetime on Tuesday vs. the Penguins.* Tallied one goal and delivered two hits on Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh.* Recorded two assists on Apr. 18 at New Jersey.* Notched one goal and added an assist while skating in his 100th career playoff contest on Apr. 16 vs. the Devils, and has now recorded multiple-points in each of the last two games.* Tallied two assists on Apr. 13 vs. the Devils.* Blocked three shots in 19:49 of icetime on Apr. 9 at New Jersey.

2008 Playoff-Highs:Goals: 1 (three times)...Assists: 2 (twice)...Points: 2 (four times)...Penalty Minutes: 12 (Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh)...Shots: 2 (four times)...Time on Ice: 21:43 (Apr. 29 vs. Pittsburgh)...Hits: 2 (Apr. 25 at Pittsburgh)...Blocked Shots: 3 (twice)...Plus/Minus: +1 (three times).

Career Playoff Notes:* Has appeared in 105 postseason games, registering 26 goals and 44 assists for 70 points; Has notched four goals and two assists for six points in 10 career playoff contests vs. Pittsburgh.

2007-2008 Regular Season vs. Pittsburgh:* Has skated in 27 career regular season games vs. Pittsburgh, registering five goals and 11 assists for 16 points; Tallied two goals and two assists for four points in five games this season.

2007-2008 Regular Season Missed Game Information: 15 - Finger, 2 - Concussion.2007-2008 Postseason Missed Game Information: None.