Panthers host the Rangers after Nosek's 2-goal game
New York Rangers (33-38-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (38-38-4, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Monday, 7 p. m.
EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the New York Rangers after Tomas Nosek scored two goals in the Panthers' 6-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Florida is 38-38-4 overall and 21-15-3 at home. The Panthers have conceded 271 goals while scoring 235 for a -36 scoring differential.
New York has gone 19-18-2 in road games and 33-38-9 overall. The Rangers have an 8-11-8 record in games decided by one goal. Monday's game is the third time these teams match up this season.
The Rangers won the last meeting 3-1. TOP PERFORMERS: Carter Verhaeghe has scored 25 goals with 30 assists for the Panthers. Matthew Samoskevich has five goals and two assists over the last 10 games.
Adam Fox has nine goals and 43 assists for the Rangers. Conor Sheary has scored four goals with one assist over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 3-6-1, averaging 2.