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1 Visitor Game Notes Visitor - Lineup Card Visitor New York Rangers NHL Game #: 561 Home Toronto Maple Leafs Team Game #: 38 Saturday, December 29, 2007 New York Rangers Roster # Goaltender GP W - L - T GAA Sv% 30 Henrik Lundqvist Steve Valiquette # Pos - Player GP G - A - P +/- PIM D Michal Rozsival D Dan Girardi D Marek Malik R Brendan Shanahan (A) C Blair Betts L Sean Avery C Brandon Dubinsky D Marc Staal C Scott Gomez C Chris Drury R Ryan Callahan L Petr Prucha D Paul Mara R Colton Orr D Jason Strudwick L Ryan Hollweg D Fedor Tyutin R Jaromir Jagr (C) L Marcel Hossa C Martin Straka (A) President & General Manager Assistant General Manager, Player Personnel Assistant General Manager, Hockey Administration Head Coach Assistant Coaches Assistant and Goaltending Coach Video Analyst Head Athletic Trainer Equipment Manager Assistant Equipment Manager Massage Therapist / Assistant Trainer Strength & Conditioning Coach Glen Sather Jim Schoenfeld Cameron Hope Tom Renney Perry Pearn, Mike Pelino Benoit Allaire Jerry Dineen Jim Ramsay Acacio Marques Jim "Beets" Johnson Bruce Lifrieri Reg Grant

2 General Information Recent New York Rangers Games Last 5 NYR games: Last 10 NYR games: The Rangers face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at the Air Canada Centre (7:00 p.m.) in the first of back-to-back games. The Blueshirts are currently tied for second place in the Atlantic Division standings with a record of , and rank eighth in the Eastern Conference with 40 points. New York enters the contest having defeated the Hurricanes, 4-2, on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden and have earned at least one point in three of the last five games (2-2-1). The Blueshirts have posted a record of in the first game of back-to-back sets this season. Following tonight's contest, the Rangers will return home tomorrow, December 30, to take on the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Square Garden (7:00 p.m.). The Maple Leafs, , are currently in fifth place in the Northeast Division with 38 points and have lost five of their last six games. Tonight's game will mark the fourth and final meeting this season. In the season series, the Rangers have posted a record of following a 6-2 loss on December 6 at Madison Square Garden. Overall, the Rangers have faced the Maple Leafs 576 times and have posted a record, including an mark on the road. The Blueshirts have won three of the last four meetings at the Air Canada Centre. All-Time - Rangers vs. Maple Leafs Overall: At MSG: At Toronto: Rangers vs. Maple Leafs October 27 Rangers 1 vs. Maple Leafs 4 at MSG November 10 Rangers 3 vs. Maple Leafs 2 (SO) at Air Canada Centre December 6 Rangers 2 vs. Maple Leafs 6 at MSG December 29 Rangers vs. Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre Game Summaries December 26, 2007 : Rangers 4, Hurricanes 2: Jaromir Jagr notched two goals to help the Rangers defeat the Carolina Hurricanes, 4-2, on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. After a scoreless first period, Jagr tallied the game's first goal off a feed from Marc Staal and Scott Gomez (two assists) at 2:28 of the middle frame. Both Jagr (five games) and Gomez (10 games) extended their scoring streaks on the play. Carolina answered with two straight goals by Scott Walker and Eric Staal to take the lead going into the final frame. The Blueshirts came back in the third period with two power play tallies from Chris Drury (one goal and one assist) and Dan Girardi (one goal and one assist) to reclaim the lead. Jagr's second goal of the game, the Rangers' third of the period, sealed the victory for New York. Henrik Lundqvist stopped 20 shots in net and Brendan Shanahan collected two assists in the win. Shots on Goal: NYR 35 CAR 22 Three Stars: 1. Jaromir Jagr (NYR) Power Play: NYR 2-6 CAR Scott Gomez (NYR) Penalty Killing: NYR 6-7 CAR Chris Drury (NYR) December 23, 2007 : Rangers 1, Senators 3: The Rangers were defeated by the Ottawa Senators, 3-1, on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Scott Gomez gave the Blueshirts a 1-0 lead with his tally at 3:42 of the first period, assisted by Jaromir Jagr and Martin Straka. The Senators responded with three unanswered goals, one in each period, by Jason Spezza, Chris Kelly and Mike Fisher, and Martin Gerber made 34 saves to hand New York their third consecutive loss. Henrik Lundqvist turned aside 22 shots in net and Scott Gomez (nine games), Jaromir Jagr (four games) and Martin Straka (four games) each extended their scoring streaks. Sean Avery returned to the lineup after missing the previous 11 games following arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist on November 29. Shots on Goal: NYR 35 OTT 25 Three Stars: 1. Martin Gerber (OTT) Power Play: NYR 0-4 OTT Jason Spezza (OTT) Penalty Killing: NYR 2-2 OTT Scott Gomez (NYR)

3 December 21, 2007 : Rangers 3, Avalanche 4 (OT): The Rangers lost to the Colorado Avalanche, 4-3, in overtime on December 21 at the Pepsi Center. Brendan Shanahan opened the game's scoring with a power play tally at 13:25 of the first period. Colorado responded with two Milan Hejduk goals in the middle frame to take the lead. Michal Rozsival answered just 26 seconds after Hejduk's second goal to even the score, and Marc Staal reclaimed the lead for the Blueshirts 65 seconds later. New York protected the one goal lead until Marek Svatos scored at 8:23 of the third period to bring the score even at three goals apiece. In overtime, Wojtek Wolski (one goal and one assist) tallied the game-winner at 1:16 of the extra frame to hand the Rangers their second consecutive loss. Scott Gomez (two assists) extended his scoring streak to eight games and Martin Straka (two assists) registered his third multi-point effort in the last five games. Jaromir Jagr and Chris Drury also picked up an assist each and Henrik Lundqvist made a season-high, 33 saves in net. Shots on Goal: NYR 23 COL 37 Three Stars: 1. Wojtek Wolski (COL) Power Play: NYR 1-3 COL Milan Hejduk (COL) Penalty Killing: NYR 5-6 COL Peter Budaj (COL) December 20, 2007 : Rangers 3, Wild 6: The Rangers were defeated by the Minnesota Wild, 6-3, December 20 at the Xcel Energy Center. Michal Rozsival gave the Blueshirts the lead with a power play goal at 10:51 of the first period off a feed from Jaromir Jagr (two assists) and Brandon Dubinsky. Marian Gaborik (five goals and one assist) answered with a natural hat trick to pull the Wild ahead by two goals. Martin Straka cut the lead in half at 6:29 of the middle frame, but Pierre-Marc Bouchard extended the lead back to two with Minnesota's third power play tally. In the final frame, Nigel Dawes' unassisted goal brought the Rangers to within one before Gaborik notched his fourth and fifth goals of the game to hand New York the loss. Scott Gomez assisted on Straka's second period goal to extend his scoring streak to seven games, registering nine points (three goals and six assists) over the span. Shots on Goal: NYR Three Stars: 1. Marian Gaborik () Power Play: NYR Pavol Demitra () Penalty Killing: NYR Brent Burns () December 18, 2007 : Rangers 4, Penguins 0: Scott Gomez tallied two goals and Henrik Lundqvist turned aside 18 shots to lead the Rangers to a 4-0 win vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins, December 18 at Madison Square Garden. New York took an early lead off 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 Scott Gomez (NYR) Penalty Killing: NYR 5-5 PIT Chris Drury (NYR) Upcoming Regular Season Schedule: Saturday, December 29 Rangers at Toronto 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 30 Rangers vs. Montreal 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 2 Rangers at Calgary 9:00 p.m. Thursday, January 3 Rangers at Vancouver 10:00 p.m. Saturday, January 5 Rangers at Edmonton 10:00 p.m.

4 Injuries: Marcel Hossa has missed six games with the flu. New York Rangers Injuries/Transactions The Rangers have lost 77 manpower games due to injury or illness this season. Recent Transactions: December 16: The Rangers recalled forwards Nigel Dawes and Greg Moore from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL) and reassigned forward Ryan Callahan to Hartford (AHL). December 17: The Rangers recalled goaltender Al Montoya and forward Ryan Callahan from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL) and reassigned forward Greg Moore to Hartford (AHL). December 18: The Rangers reassigned goaltender Al Montoya to the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL). December 28: The Rangers reassigned forward Nigel Dawes to the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL). New York Rangers Notes Power Play: Tallied two goals in six power play attempts, Wednesday vs. Carolina and have now registered 13 power play goals in their last 57 opportunities (22.8%)... Rank 18th in the NHL, tallying 30 goals in 178 attempts (16.8%)... Has registered 11 goals in 79 attempts on the road (13.9%), tying for 27th in the league... Has tallied two goals in 14, five on three advantages (10:25) this season, with the last opportunity on Dec. 18 vs. Pittsburgh (1:16, no goal)... Have not registered a goal in four, four on three advantages (4:35) this season, with the last attempt coming at Florida on Nov. 23 (2:00, no goal)... Shorthanded goals allowed - Oct. 6 at Ottawa (A. Meszaros), Oct. 18 at Atlanta (T. White), Nov. 17 at Pittsburgh (M. Talbot), Dec. 26 vs. Carolina (S. Walker). Penalty Killing: Surrendered one goal to the Hurricanes in seven power play opportunities in Wednesday's 4-2 win at Madison Square Garden... Has surrendered 23 power play goals in 159 times shorthanded (85.5%), ranking fifth overall... Rank sixth in the NHL on the road (67 of %)... Has surrendered two, five on three goals in 11 chances (10:52) this season, with the last opportunity Wednesday vs. Carolina (0:53, no goal against)... Held the Lightning scoreless in one, four on three situation (0:33), Nov. 21 at Tampa Bay, and are now eight for nine (6:59) in those situations this season... Shorthanded goals for - Nov. 17 at Pittsburgh (M. Rozsival), Nov. 19 vs. NY Islanders (M. Rozsival). Four on Four: Did not tally/yield a four on four goal on Wednesday vs. the Hurricanes... Have converted on three of 49 opportunities this season (72:28)... Have surrendered four, four on four goals this season... Have tallied a four on four goal in each of the following games - Nov. 5 vs. Philadelphia (J. Jagr), Nov. 17 at Pittsburgh (J. Strudwick), Dec. 9 vs. New Jersey (B. Shanahan)... Allowed a four on four goal in each of the following games - Nov. 25 vs. Dallas (J. Jokinen), Dec. 12 at Washington (M. Green), Dec. 20 at Minnesota (M. Gaborik), Dec. 21 at Colorado (W. Wolski).

5 New York Rangers Broadcast Information TV: MSG NETWORK 6:30 - Rangers Pre-Game Show 7:00 - Maple Leafs Broadcasters: John Giannone (Play-By-Play), Joe Micheletti (Color) RADIO: 1050 ESPN RADIO 6:30 - Rangers Pre-Game with Don LaGreca 7:00 - Maple Leafs Broadcasters: Joe Tolleson (Play-By-Play), Dave Maloney (Color) Passing The Great One Now in his third full season with the team, Blueshirts' captain Jaromir Jagr has begun his climb up the Rangers all-time scoring list. After recording two assists in the season opener vs. Florida, Jagr passed Wayne Gretzky for 51st with 250 points (99 goals and 151 assists) after just 196 games as a Ranger. He currently stands at 108 goals and 169 assists for 277 points in 232 games with the Blueshirts, ranking 44th in Rangers history. Jagr's and Malik's Big Plus Jaromir Jagr and Marek Malik have been among the league leaders in plus/minus rating since the season. PLUS-US RATING LEADERS SINCE Dany Heatley, Ottawa Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Chris Phillips, Ottawa Anton Volchenkov, Ottawa Jaromir Jagr, NY Rangers Marek Malik, NY Rangers Tom Preissing, Los Angeles +47 The Puck Stops Here Henrik Lundqvist has been a dominant force in the Rangers net since his rookie season in , finishing as a finalist for the Vezina Trophy as the league's top goaltender in each of his first two seasons and placing himself among the league leaders in several statistical categories, including second in goals against average (2.27 GAA), fourth in save percentage (.918%), sixth in wins (84), and tied for fifth in shutouts (13). WINS SINCE GOALS AGAINST AVERAGE SINCE Martin Brodeur Dominik Hasek Miikka Kiprusoff Henrik Lundqvist Roberto Luongo Martin Brodeur Marty Turco Miikka Kiprusoff Ryan Miller Manny Legace Henrik Lundqvist 84 * Minimum of 50 full games SHUTOUTS SINCE SAVE PERCENTAGE SINCE Martin Brodeur Cristobal Huet Miikka Kiprusoff Tomas Vokoun Dominik Hasek Roberto Luongo.919 Roberto Luongo Henrik Lundqvist Henrik Lundqvist Martin Brodeur.916 Manny Legace 13 * Minimum of 1,500 shots against

6 Inside The Numbers Brendan Shanahan and Jaromir Jagr currently rank first and second, respectively, among active NHL players in all-time goals scored and continue to climb up many of the NHL's all-time scoring lists. On Nov. 19, 2006 vs. Tampa Bay, Jagr became the 16th player in NHL history to record 600 career goals and joined Brendan Shanahan to become the first teammates to reach the milestone in the same season. Shanahan accomplished the feat on Oct. 5, 2006 vs. Washington. In addition, Jagr became the 12th player in NHL history to reach 1,500 career points when he registered three assists on Feb. 10, 2007 at Washington. With a goal on Mar. 19, 2007 vs. Pittsburgh, Jagr became the first player in NHL history to score 25-or-more goals in 16 consecutive seasons. On Oct. 29, 2007 vs. Tampa Bay, Brendan Shanahan notched three points (two goals and one assist) to reach 1,300 career points, the 29th player in NHL history to reach the milestone. *Active player ACTIVE GOAL SCORING LEADERS ALL-TIME GAME-WINNING GOALS 1. *Brendan Shanahan Gordie Howe *Jaromir Jagr Phil Esposito *Joe Sakic Brett Hull 110 *Jaromir Jagr 110 ALL-TIME POINTS 5. *Brendan Shanahan Wayne Gretzky Mark Messier 1887 ALL-TIME GOALS 3. Gordie Howe Wayne Gretzky Ron Francis Gordie Howe Marcel Dionne Brett Hull Steve Yzerman Marcel Dionne Mario Lemieux Phil Esposito *Joe Sakic Mike Gartner Phil Esposito Mark Messier Ray Bourque Steve Yzerman *Jaromir Jagr Mario Lemieux Paul Coffey Luc Robitaille Stan Mikita Dave Andreychuk Bryan Trottier *Brendan Shanahan Adam Oates *Jaromir Jagr *Joe Sakic 617 ALL-TIME ASSISTS 14. Larry Murphy 929 MOST SEASONS WITH 30+ GOALS 15. *Jaromir Jagr 927 Mike Gartner Stan Mikita 926 *Jaromir Jagr Marcel Dionne Dale Hunter 697 Wayne Gretzky *Nicklas Lidstrom 696 Gordie Howe Henri Richard 688 Phil Esposito Brad Park 683 Brett Hull 13 *Jeremy Roenick 683 Bobby Hull *Brendan Shanahan 682 *Brendan Shanahan 12 Luc Robitaille 12 MOST SEASONS WITH 20+ GOALS *Mats Sundin 12 Gordie Howe 22 Ron Francis 20 Dave Andreychuk 19 MOST CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH 20+ GOALS *Brendan Shanahan 18 Gordie Howe ( ) 22 *Joe Sakic 17 *Brendan Shanahan ( ) 18 Marcel Dionne 17 Marcel Dionne ( ) 17 Mike Gartner 17 Brett Hull ( ) 17 Wayne Gretzky 17 *Jaromir Jagr ( ) 16 Brett Hull 17 Phil Esposito ( ) 16 Mark Messier 17 *Mats Sundin ( ) 16 MOST CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH 30+ GOALS MOST CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH 25+ GOALS *Jaromir Jagr ( ) 15 *Jaromir Jagr ( ) 16 Mike Gartner ( ) 15 Mike Gartner ( ) 15

7 Shootout Statistics TEAM RECORD OVERALL HOME ROAD TEAM GP W-L GP W-L GP W-L NYR TEAM GOALS SCORED/SHOTS TAKEN OVERALL HOME ROAD TEAM G/S S% G/S S% G/S S% NYR 4/15 27% 1/3 33.3% 3/12 25% TEAM GOALS AGAINST/SHOTS AGAINST OVERALL HOME ROAD TEAM GA/SA SV% GA/SA SV% GA/SA SV% NYR 2/16 88% 0/ % 2/13 85% GAME-DECIDING GOALS DATE TEAM GAME SCORED BY GOALIE WINNING TEAM FINAL SCORE 11/23/ Olli Jokinen Steve Valiquette Florida NYR FLA 3 11/15/ Brendan Shanahan Martin Biron NY Rangers NYR PHI 3 11/10/ Brendan Shanahan Vesa Toskala NY Rangers NYR TOR 2 11/03/ Petr Prucha Martin Brodeur NY Rangers NYR 2 vs. NJD 1 10/20/ Phil Kessel Henrik Lundqvist Boston NYR BOS 1 SHOOTOUT GOALIE STATS GOALIE TEAM WINS LOSSES SHOTS AGAINST GOALS ALLOWED SAVE % Henrik Lundqvist NYR Steve Valiquette NYR SHOOTOUT PLAYER STATS PLAYER TEAM POSITION GOALS TOTAL SHOTS SHOT % GDG Brendan Shanahan NYR RW % 2 Petr Prucha NYR LW % 1 Marcel Hossa NYR LW % 0 Nigel Dawes NYR LW % 0 Chris Drury NYR C % 0 Jaromir Jagr NYR RW % 0

8 Back-To-Back Games FIRST GAME (3-2-0) SECOND GAME (1-3-1) DATE OPPONENT RESULT DATE OPPONENT RESULT October 12 vs. Washington W 3-1 October 13 vs. Ottawa L 1-3 November 5 vs. Philadelphia W 2-0 November 6 at NY Islanders L 2-3 November 14 at New Jersey W 4-2 November 15 at Philadelphia W 4-3 December 6 vs. Toronto L 2-6 December 7 at Atlanta L 2-4 December 20 at Minnesota L 3-6 December 21 at Colorado OT 3-4 December 29 at Toronto - December 30 vs. Montreal - January 2 at Calgary - January 3 at Vancouver - January 19 at Boston - January 20 vs. Boston - January 31 at Philadelphia - February 1 at New Jersey - February 9 at Philadelphia - February 10 at Washington - February 16 vs. Buffalo - February 17 vs. San Jose - February 23 at Buffalo - February 24 vs. Florida - March 9 vs. Boston - March 10 at Buffalo - March 14 at Florida - March 15 at Tampa Bay - March 18 vs. Pittsburgh - March 19 at New Jersey - March 30 at Pittsburgh - March 31 vs. Pittsburgh - April 3 at NY Islanders - April 4 vs. NY Islanders - Renney Reaches 100 With a 3-2 shootout win over the Maple Leafs on November 10 at Toronto, Tom Renney won his 100th game as the Rangers Head Coach becoming just the eighth coach in franchise history to reach the mark. He currently stands at (.552 winning percentage) in 221 games behind the Blueshirts' bench. In his first two full seasons in the position, Renney has helped guide the Rangers to back-to-back, 40-win seasons for the first time since 1974 and was a finalist for the 2006 Jack Adams Award, given annually to the league's most outstanding coach, after leading the Blueshirts to the post-season for the first time since There's No Place Like Home The Rangers have enjoyed great success at Madison Square Garden since the end of the campaign. Over the last 25 regular season games, dating back to March 17 vs. Boston (W, 7-0), the Blueshirts have posted a record of and have outscored opponents 69-45, while holding the opposition to a 1.79 goals against average over the span. New York has won 20 of the last 29 games at MSG, beginning with a 3-2 shootout win over St. Louis on March 3, allowing just 52 goals against (1.71 goals against average) while notching 78 goals during the stretch. Including five games from the 2007 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Rangers are in the last 34 home games, outscoring opponents (1.70 goals against average) over the span. NYR Recent Highlights October -On October 4, the Rangers kicked off their 81st season at home, defeating the Florida Panthers, 5-2, marking the second consecutive year the Blueshirts have won a season opener at MSG. Chris Drury, in his first game as a Ranger, notched the game-winning goal and added two assists to earn First Star honors. Jaromir Jagr tallied two assists, and is now tied for first all-time (Ray Bourque) for most career points in season openers with 30 points (nine goals and 21 assists). -The Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals, 3-1, in the front end of back-to-back home games on October 12 at MSG. Scott Gomez tallied his first goal/point as a Ranger on his way to earning Second Star honors. Jaromir Jagr (First Star) recorded three assists on the night and, with his second assist, passed Paul Coffey for 11th on the NHL's all-time scoring list. -Jaromir Jagr tallied his 100th goal as a Ranger on October 13 vs. Ottawa. The Blueshirt captain was also playing in his 200th game for New York. -Through the first nine games, the Rangers surrendered 16 goals in regulation/overtime for an NHL best 1.76 goals against average during the span. It also marked the first time since the season the Blueshirts have allowed fewer than 17 goals in regulation/overtime through their first nine games, when they allowed 13 goals, and ranks second in franchise history.

9 -Brendan Shanahan tallied two goals and added an assist on October 29 vs. Tampa Bay. With his third point of the game, he became the 29th player in NHL history to record 1,300 career points (630 goals and 670 assists). November -Henrik Lundqvist turned aside 31 shots on November 1 vs. Washington en route to his third shutout of the season and 10th of his career. He needed only 131 starts to reach 10 shutouts, becoming the third fastest to the mark in franchise history (1. G. Villemure starts; 2. E. Giacomin starts). -The Rangers closed out a six-game homestand, their longest of the season, with a 2-0 win vs. the Flyers on November 5 to post a record over the stretch. New York yielded only six goals, holding each of their opponents scoreless in 20 times shorthanded. Henrik Lundqvist started each of the six games, posting a 0.83 goals against average, a.968 save percentage and three shutouts and Brendan Shanahan registered six points (three goals and three assists) in the six games. -New York defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-3, in overtime on November 17 at Mellon Arena behind four goals scored by their defensemen. It marks the first time in 14 years that Rangers blueliners notched four or more goals in a game, when Brian Leetch (two goals), Kevin Lowe and Sergei Zubov accomplished the feat on December 17, 1993 at Detroit (L, 6-4). With the win, the Blueshirts finished their four-game road trip with a record of 4-0-0, and now sit alone atop the Atlantic Division standings for the first time this season. -The Blueshirts defeated the New York Islanders, 4-2, on November 29 at Madison Square Garden to post a record of in the month of November. It was only the 15th time in franchise history the Rangers registered 10 or more wins in a single month and was one win shy of tying the record for most wins in a month (six times, last - December 1996). December -The Rangers shutout the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-0, on December 18 at Madison Square Garden. Henrik Lundqvist made 18 saves en route to his career-high, sixth shutout of the season. Michal Rozsival also set a personal best with three assists in the win.

10 ROZSIVAL GIRARDI MALIK DAWES SHANAHAN BETTS AVERY Date Opp # 3 # 5 # 8 # 10 # 14 # 15 # 16 Oct 4 Oct 6 Oct 10 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 18 Oct 20 Oct 23 Oct 25 Oct 27 Oct 29 Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 5 Nov 6 Nov 8 Nov 10 Nov 14 Nov 15 Nov 17 Nov 19 Nov 21 Nov 23 Nov 25 Nov 29 Dec 1 Dec 3 Dec 6 Dec 7 Dec 9 Dec 12 Dec 16 Dec 18 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 23 Dec 26 Vs NYI Vs WSH Vs PIT Vs N.J Vs TOR Vs T.B Vs WSH Vs N.J Vs NYI Vs PIT Vs FLA Vs DAL Vs OTT Vs CAR Vs ATL Vs WSH Vs PHX COL Vs OTT Vs CAR 1-0 2/4 20: /-1 25: /-1 24: /0 25: /-1 23: /-3 25: /0 28: /0 24: /0 20: /0 24: /0 28: /0 25: /0 25: /0 26: /0 21: /1 22: /-1 27: /1 23: /1 27: /0 26: /0 23: /1 21: /1 24: /1 22: /1 22: /-2 22: /-2 23: /-3 24: /0 23: /2 25: /-1 23: /2 24: /0 22: /1 24: /-1 23: /1 23: /-1 22: /0 20: /1 21: /0 21: /0 20: /0 19: /0 19: /0 22: /1 23: /-1 21: /0 17: /0 17: /1 22: /1 20: /-2 21: /1 20: /0 21: /-1 21: /0 23: /-1 20: /0 22: /0 23: /-1 23: /0 21: /0 22: /0 23: /-1 20: /-2 21: /0 22: /1 20: /-2 22: /-1 20: /0 22: /-1 22: /-1 23: /0 21: (W) 2/-1 19: /3 19: /-1 22: /-1 21: /0 16: /-1 19: /0 21: /0 17: /0 18: /0 19: /0 22: /0 16: /1 18: /-1 20: /-2 17: /-1 19: /0 16: /1 16: /-1 12: /0 16: /0 12: (W) 5/1 15: /-2 17: /1 14: /1 17: /0 15: /0 10: /0 11: /0 7: /0 12: /1 11: /0 12: /0 11: /0 8: /-1 12: /0 9: /0 13: /-2 11: /0 5: /0 17: /0 19: /1 20: /0 20: /-1 19: /0 19: /0 23: /0 20: /1 18: /-2 20: (W) 6/1 20: /1 21: /0 18: /0 17: /0 17: /1 19: /0 20: /-1 17: /1 19: /0 23: /1 19: /0 19: /0 21: /0 20: /0 18: /2 19: /0 18: /-2 18: /0 15: (W) 2/1 20: /1 21: /-1 16: /0 21: /0 20: /-2 17: /-1 20: /-1 19: /1 10: /-1 12: /-1 14: /0 14: /0 11: /0 13: /0 17: /0 12: /0 13: /-1 9: /0 10: /0 12: /0 11: /0 8: /0 9: /0 13: /0 11: /0 14: /-1 10: /-1 10: /0 12: /2 12: /-1 12: /0 7: /0 10: /1 10: /0 10: /0 12: /-1 9: /0 8: /-1 10: /0 11: /0 14: /0 12: /0 16: /0 13: /0 15: /0 18: /-2 1: /0 13: /0 15: /-1 18: (W) 5/1 16: /1 17: /-1 13: /2 20: /0 17: /0 17: /0 16: /0 20: /1 20: /-1 18: /0 13:21 DUBINSKY STAAL GOMEZ BARANKA POCK DRURY CALLAHAN date Opp # 17 # 18 # 19 # 21 # 22 # 23 # 24 Oct 4 Oct 6 Oct 10 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 18 Oct 20 Oct 23 Oct 25 Oct 27 Oct 29 Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 5 Nov 6 Nov 8 Nov 10 Nov 14 Nov 15 Nov 17 Nov 19 Nov 21 Nov 23 Nov 25 Nov 29 Dec 1 Dec 3 Dec 6 Dec 7 Dec 9 Dec 12 Dec 16 Dec 18 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 23 Dec 26 Vs NYI Vs WSH Vs PIT Vs N.J Vs TOR Vs T.B Vs WSH Vs N.J Vs NYI Vs PIT Vs FLA Vs DAL Vs OTT Vs CAR Vs ATL Vs WSH Vs PHX COL Vs OTT Vs CAR 0-0 1/-1 9: /0 9: /0 2: /0 7: /0 10: /-1 7: /0 8: /0 11: /0 10: /0 14: /0 10: /0 10: /0 17: /0 17: /0 12: /1 16: /-1 17: /1 17: /0 16: /1 15: /0 16: /-1 16: /0 16: /1 13: /1 17: /-1 16: /-4 17: /-1 14: /-2 16: /0 15: /1 19: /-1 16: /0 11: /0 9: /0 8: /0 9: /0 11: /0 16: /-1 14: /0 11: /0 13: /0 13: /0 14: /0 14: /0 12: /0 13: /-1 13: /0 11: /1 16: /0 22: /0 21: /0 18: /1 20: /0 22: /1 17: /1 23: /1 19: /1 20: /0 24: /0 19: /1 22: /1 19: /0 15: /-1 18: /-1 16: /-1 22: /0 20: /1 20: /-1 16: /2 16: /-1 22: /1 21: /-2 18: /1 17: /0 18: /0 21: /0 20: /0 16: /0 20: /-2 21: /0 23: /0 22: /0 19: /0 20: /0 24: /0 18: /0 17: /1 21: /-1 22: /1 17: /1 20: /-1 14: /2 20: /-1 22: /0 19: /0 17: /0 21: /0 20: (W) 2/0 16: /2 18: /0 17: /-2 15: /0 16: /1 21: /0 17: /-1 17: (W) 7/2 20: /0 21: /2 20: /-1 18: /1 17: /1 12: /-2 18: (W) 4/3 22: /-1 22: /0 24: /0 21: /-1 25: /-1 26: /0 21: /0 21: /1 20: /-3 21: /1 21: (W) 8/1 22: /0 21: /0 18: /0 19: /-1 19: /-1 23: /1 20: /0 19: /0 15: /0 18: /-1 19: /1 20: /0 19: /0 21: /0 21: /0 19: /-1 20: /0 17: /0 19: /-1 20: /-1 18: /0 21: /-1 20: /-3 19: /-1 20: /-1 20: /1 13: /0 12: /0 11: /0 10: /0 12: /0 13: /0 12: /0 12: /0 13: /-1 11: /0 9: /-2 12: /1 14: /0 11: /0 13: /0 5: /0 8: /0 11: /0 9: /1 6:43 Skaters: Goals-Assists (GameWinning or GameTying) Shots / (+/-) TOI Goalies: Goals Allowed / Shots Decision Minutes Played

11 PRUCHA MARA ORR STRUDWICK HOLLWEG MOORE TYUTIN date Opp # 25 # 27 # 28 # 34 # 44 # 49 # 51 Oct 4 Oct 6 Oct 10 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 18 Oct 20 Oct 23 Oct 25 Oct 27 Oct 29 Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 5 Nov 6 Nov 8 Nov 10 Nov 14 Nov 15 Nov 17 Nov 19 Nov 21 Nov 23 Nov 25 Nov 29 Dec 1 Dec 3 Dec 6 Dec 7 Dec 9 Dec 12 Dec 16 Dec 18 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 23 Dec 26 Vs NYI Vs WSH Vs PIT Vs N.J Vs TOR Vs T.B Vs WSH Vs N.J Vs NYI Vs PIT Vs FLA Vs DAL Vs OTT Vs CAR Vs ATL Vs WSH Vs PHX COL Vs OTT Vs CAR 1-0 2/1 12: /0 17: /0 9: /0 12: /0 10: /0 12: /0 12: /0 12: /0 11: /-1 15: /0 11: /0 11: /0 15: /0 16: /-1 15: /0 10: /0 13: /1 9: /2 12: /0 11: /-1 11: /1 9: /1 11: /0 10: /0 14: /-1 14: /-1 13: /-1 12: /1 17: /0 14: /0 11: /-1 11: /0 12: /0 8: /0 10: /0 11: /0 18: /0 13: /0 15: /0 16: /0 19: /0 18: /0 18: /-2 19: /1 17: /1 17: /-1 18: /0 14: /1 17: /-1 17: /1 18: /1 19: /0 16: /0 21: /0 20: /0 24: /0 19: /0 17: /0 16: /0 14: /0 16: /-1 16: /-1 15: /0 12: /0 14: /-1 13: /1 17: /-1 6: /0 4: /0 3: /0 6: /0 5: /-1 6: /0 7: /0 7: /0 9: /-1 5: /0 6: /0 8: /0 6: /0 5: /0 10: /0 10: /0 6: /0 8: /-2 4: /-1 7: /0 6: (W) 1/1 9: /-1 7: /0 5: /0 5: /0 8: /-1 9: /0 8: /-1 8: /0 6: /-2 5: /0 9: /0 11: /0 6: /-1 12: /0 10: /0 5: /-1 11: /0 12: /0 6: /-1 5: /0 4: /0 8: /-1 15: /0 10: /0 17: /-1 12: /1 13: /1 14: /0 13: (W) 2/0 13: /0 8: /1 13: /0 16: /0 12: /0 14: /0 14: /-1 14: /0 14: /0 11: /0 13: /0 16: /0 8: /0 12: /1 12: /-1 13: /-1 15: /-1 7: /0 9: /0 6: /0 6: /0 6: /-1 6: /0 8: /0 7: /0 9: /0 9: /0 10: /0 12: /0 11: /0 7: /0 9: /0 10: /0 6: /0 9: /-1 6: /-1 9: /0 7: /1 9: /-1 9: /0 6: /0 5: /0 8: /0 8: /0 9: /-1 8: /0 5: /-2 5: /0 9: /0 6: /0 11: /0 9: /0 9: /0 10: /-1 12: /0 20: /0 21: /1 21: /0 21: /0 17: /0 16: /0 19: /0 18: /1 21: /-2 17: /1 16: /0 20: /1 21: /1 20: /-1 19: /1 20: /-1 20: /-1 19: /0 23: /0 21: /-1 24: /0 23: /0 24: /0 21: /0 21: /0 21: /-1 19: /-1 22: /1 21: /1 22: /-3 22: /-1 21: /0 22: /-1 23: /-1 24: /0 21: /-1 18:46 Skaters: Goals-Assists (GameWinning or GameTying) Shots / (+/-) TOI Goalies: Goals Allowed / Shots Decision Minutes Played JAGR HOSSA STRAKA LUNDQVIST VALIQUETTE date Opp # 68 # 81 # 82 # 30 # 40 Oct 4 Vs FLA 0-2 2/3 19: /3 20: W 60 DNP Oct OTT 0-0 5/-2 26: /0 20: L 59 DNP Oct NYI 0-0 3/0 22: /1 16: /1 20: L 59 DNP Oct 12 Vs WSH 0-3 3/0 20: /0 21: (W) 4/0 20: W 60 DNP Oct 13 Vs OTT 1-0 6/0 24: /0 21: /-1 14: L 59 DNP Oct ATL 0-2 2/-2 21: /-1 17: L 59 DNP Oct BOS 0-0 2/0 23: /0 4: O 65 DNP Oct PIT 0-0 4/0 20: /0 16: L 60 DNP Oct 25 Vs N.J 0-0 1/0 20: /0 21: W 60 DNP Oct 27 Vs TOR 1-0 2/0 23: /1 16: L 58 DNP Oct 29 Vs T.B 0-2 5/0 24: /0 19: W 60 DNP Nov 1 Vs WSH 0-0 1/0 17: /0 17: W 60 DNP Nov 3 Vs N.J 0-0 3/0 18: /0 17: W 65 DNP Nov 5 Vs PHI 1-1 (W) 5/1 24: /0 17: W 60 DNP Nov NYI 0-1 2/0 19: /0 12: L 59 DNP Nov 8 Vs PIT 0-1 3/0 19: /0 14: W 60 DNP Nov TOR 0-0 1/0 21: /0 16:44 DNP 2-34 W 64 Nov N.J 1-1 (W) 4/1 19: /1 17: W 60 DNP Nov PHI 0-0 1/0 21: /0 16: W 65 DNP Nov PIT 0-0 0/0 22: /1 13: W 62 DNP Nov 19 Vs NYI 0-0 1/0 19: /-1 12: L 59 DNP Nov T.B 0-0 1/-1 18: /1 13: W 60 DNP Nov FLA 0-0 2/0 22: /1 13: /0 13:59 DNP 2-35 O 65 Nov 25 Vs DAL 1-0 6/1 20: /0 10: /1 20: L 59 DNP Nov 29 Vs NYI 1-1 4/1 18: /0 14: /1 19: W 60 DNP Dec OTT 1-0 (W) 5/0 17: /1 11: /0 18: W 60 DNP Dec 3 Vs CAR 0-0 2/-3 20: /0 13: /-4 21: L 60 DNP Dec 6 Vs TOR 0-0 3/-1 17: /-1 12: /-1 19: L 40 2/6 20 Dec ATL 0-0 2/-3 20: /1 14: /-3 19:17 DNP 3-21 L 59 Dec 9 Vs N.J 0-0 1/0 19: /0 15: /0 18: W 60 DNP Dec WSH 0-1 3/1 19: /1 15: /1 22: O 64 DNP Dec 16 Vs PHX 0-0 4/-1 20: /-1 22:04 DNP 5-26 L 60 Dec 18 Vs PIT 0-1 2/2 18: /2 22: W 60 DNP Dec 0-2 0/-1 22: /0 19: L 52 0/4 8 Dec COL 0-1 2/2 16: /2 17: O 61 DNP Dec 23 Vs OTT 0-1 4/-1 20: /-1 22: L 59 DNP Dec 26 Vs CAR 2-0 9/2 18: /1 21: W 60 DNP Skaters: Goals-Assists (GameWinning or GameTying) Shots / (+/-) TOI Goalies: Goals Allowed / Shots Decision Minutes Played

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13 Tom Renney New York Rangers Head Coach 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 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 , Renney compiled a 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 Season highlights include his 100th career victory (Nov. 21 vs. Carolina) and his first career playoff win (Apr. 12 at Atlanta). During the season, Renney guided the team to a 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. * Won his third consecutive season opener on Oct. 4 vs. Florida, and is now in season openers with the Rangers. * Notched his 100th win as the Rangers' Head Coach on Nov. 10 at Toronto. Goaltenders 30 Henrik Lundqvist G 6'1'', /02/82 ( 25 ), Are, SWE 3rd NHL / 3rd NYR Season How Acquired: Rangers seventh round choice, 205th overall, in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. * Stopped 20 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win vs. the Hurricanes to improve his record to , including five shutouts, in his last 25 games. * Made 22 saves on Sunday in a 3-1 loss to the Senators at MSG. * Ranks second in the NHL in shutouts (six), sixth in goals against average (2.20 GAA) and is tied for fifth in wins (17). * Has held opponents to two or fewer goals in 20 of 33 games this season. * Stopped a season-high, 33 shots on Dec. 21 in a 4-3 overtime loss at Colorado. * Turned aside 18 shots in a 4-0 win on Dec. 18 vs. the Penguins for his career-high, sixth shutout of the season. * Turned aside 17 shots to notch his fourth shutout of the season on Dec. 9 vs. the Devils. * Posted a record along with a 0.83 goals against average, a.968 save percentage and three shutouts over New York s six game homestand from Oct. 25 vs. New Jersey to Nov. 5 vs. Philadelphia. * Awarded Second Star honors by the NHL for the week ending November 4, posting a record, 0.65 goals against average,.976 save percentage and one shutout during the span. * Stopped 31 shots en route to his third shutout of the season and 10th of his career in a 2-0 victory vs. Washington on Nov. 1; Needed just 131 starts to reach 10 career shutouts, becoming the third fastest to the mark in franchise history (1. G. Villemure starts; 2. E. Giacomin starts). * Has posted a record of and a 3.66 goals against average in eight career regular season games vs. Toronto; Is with a 4.29 goals against average this season. Saves: 33 (Dec. 21 at Colorado)...Consecutive Starts: 16 (Oct. 4 vs. Florida - Nov. 8 vs. Pittsburgh)...Consecutive Wins: 4 (twice)...shutout Streak: 159:31 (Nov. 3 vs. New Jersey - Nov. 6 at NY Islanders)...Shootout Saves: 3 (twice) Regular Season Missed Game Information: None. 40 Steve Valiquette G (val-ih-keht) 6'6'', /20/77 ( 30 ), Etobicoke, ON, CAN 4th NHL / 3rd NYR Season How Acquired: Signed as a free agent on July 1, * Stopped four shots in 7:56 of icetime after replacing Henrik Lundqvist in the third period on Dec. 20 at Minnesota. * Turned aside 21 shots in a 5-1 loss on Dec. 16 vs. the Coyotes. * Made 33 saves and stopped four of five shots in the shootout in a 3-2 loss on Nov. 23 at Florida. * Turned aside 32 shots in regulation/overtime and two of two in the shootout in his season debut, notching his first victory of the season in a 3-2 win, on Nov. 10 at Toronto. * Has appeared in three regular season games vs. the Maples Leafs, posting a record of and a 2.22 goals against average; Is with a 2.86 goals against average in two appearances this season. Saves: 33 (Nov. 23 at Florida)...Consecutive Starts: None...Consecutive Wins: None...Shutout Streak: 56:20 (Nov. 10 at Toronto to Nov. 23 at Florida)...Shootout Saves: 4 (Nov. 23 at Florida) Regular Season Missed Game Information: None.

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15 3 Michal Rozsival D (roh-zih-vahl, my-khuhl) Skaters 6'2'', 210, 09/03/78 ( 29 ), Vlasim, CZE 7th NHL / 3rd NYR Season How Acquired: Signed as a free agent on September 6, * Has registered seven points (two goals and five assists) and a plus-four rating in his last seven games. * Ranks second among all NHL defensemen with nine goals and is tied for 10th in points (22). * Leads all team defensemen in assists (13) and points (22), and is tied for second on the team with nine goals. * Ranks third on the team with 56 blocked shots. * Has posted a plus or even rating in 24 of his last 30 contests. * Tallied a career-high, three assists and posted a plus-two rating in a 4-0 win vs. the Penguins on Dec. 18. * Has skated in 23 career regular season games vs. the Maple Leafs, registering two goals and seven assists for nine points; Has collected one assist in three games this season. Goals: 2 (Nov. 17 at Pittsburgh)...Assists: 3 (Dec. 18 vs. Pittsburgh)...Points: 3 (Dec. 18 vs. Pittsburgh)...Penalty Minutes: 12 (Dec. 20 at Minnesota)...Shots: 4 (Oct. 29 vs. Tampa Bay)...Time on Ice: 28:38 (Oct. 29 vs. Tampa Bay)...Hits: 4 (three times)...blocked Shots: 5 (Oct. 10 at NY Islanders)...Plus/Minus: +4 (Oct. 4 vs. Florida) Regular Season Missed Game Information: 1 - Knee. 5 Dan Girardi D 6'2'', /29/84 ( 23 ), Welland, ON, CAN 2nd NHL / 2nd NYR Season How Acquired: Signed as a free agent with the Rangers on July 1, * Notched two power play points (one goal and one assist), including the game-winning goal, in Wednesday's 4-2 win vs. Carolina. * Among defensemen, ranks second on the team in goals (six), assists (six) and points (12). * Tied for second on the team in power play goals (five). * Ranks second on the team in hits (90) and blocked shots (61). * Tallied a power play goal on Dec. 6 vs. the Maple Leafs. * Notched his first career NHL goal, on the power play, on Oct. 18 at Atlanta. * Has registered one goal and one assist for two points in five career regular season contests vs. Toronto; Has tallied two points (one goal and one assist) in three games this season. Goals: 1 (several times)...assists: 2 (Nov. 8 vs. Pittsburgh)...Points: 2 (twice)...penalty Minutes: 2 (five times)...shots: 5 (twice)...time on Ice: 24:08 (Nov. 15 at Philadelphia)...Hits: 6 (Nov. 14 at New Jersey)...Blocked Shots: 4 (twice)...plus/minus: +1 (several times) Regular Season Missed Game Information: None. 8 Marek Malik D (Mah-LEEK) 6'6'', /24/75 ( 32 ), Ostrava, CZE 13th NHL / 3rd NYR Season How Acquired: Signed as a free agent on August 2, * Logged 18:00 of icetime on Dec. 1 at Ottawa in his return to the lineup after missing 13 games with bruised ribs/back suffered on Nov. 1 vs. Washington. * Recorded three assists, and registered a plus-three rating to earn Third Star honors on Oct. 4 vs. Florida, tying a career-high for most assists/points in a game (last - Apr. 4, 2001 at NY Rangers). * Has collected one goal and three assists for four points and 26 penalty minutes in 24 career regular season games vs. the Maple Leafs. Goals: None...Assists: 3 (Oct. 4 vs Florida)...Points: 3 (Oct. 4 vs. Florida)...Penalty Minutes: 4 (Dec. 6 vs. Toronto)...Shots: 3 (twice)...time on Ice: 22:19 (Oct. 29 vs. Tampa Bay)...Hits: 4 (Dec. 3 vs. Carolina)...Blocked Shots: 5 (Nov. 1 vs. Washington)...Plus/Minus: +3 (Oct. 4 vs. Florida) Regular Season Missed Game Information: 7 - Healthy Scratch, 13 - Ribs/Back. 14 Brendan Shanahan R (SHAN-uh-han) 6'3'', /23/69 ( 38 ), Mimico, ON, CAN 20th NHL / 2nd NYR Season

16 How Acquired: Signed with the Rangers as a free agent on July 9, * Collected two power play assists in Wednesday's 4-2 victory vs. the Hurricanes, and has registered nine points (three goals and six assists) in the last nine games. * Ranks first among active players with 639 career goals. * Is one goal shy of Dave Andreychuk for 11th on the NHL's all-time goals list. * Needs one assist to reach Jeremy Roenick and Brad Park for 50th on the NHL's all-time assists list. * Leads the team with 12 goals and ranks third with 27 points. * Ranks fifth in the NHL with 158 shots. * Recorded his second three-point effort on the season (one goal and two assists) on Dec. 12 at Washington. * Tallied two power play goals and added an assist on Oct. 29 vs. Tampa Bay, while becoming the 29th player in NHL history to record 1,300 career points (630 goals and 670 assists). * Has appeared in 69 career matches vs. the Maple Leafs, registering 37 goals and 30 assists for 67 points and 131 penalty minutes; Has notched one goal and one assist for two points in three games this season. Goals: 2 (twice)...assists: 2 (twice)...points: 3 (twice)...penalty Minutes: 5 (Nov. 25 vs. Dallas)...Shots: 13 (Oct. 13 vs. Ottawa)...Time on Ice: 23:27 (Nov. 17 at Pittsburgh)...Hits: 4 (twice)...blocked Shots: 2 (five times)...plus/minus: +2 (Dec. 1 at Ottawa) Regular Season Missed Game Information: None. 15 Blair Betts C 6'3'', /16/80 ( 27 ), 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. * Has posted a plus or even rating in 28 of the last 34 games. * Notched an empty net goal on Dec. 1 in a 5-2 victory at Ottawa. * Registered an assist and posted a plus-two rating on Nov. 21 at Tampa Bay. * Skated in his 200th career NHL game on Nov. 10 at Toronto. * Has skated in 10 career regular season matches vs. the Maple Leafs. Goals: 1 (Dec. 1 at Ottawa)...Assists: 1 (Nov. 21 at Tampa Bay)...Points: 1 (twice)...penalty Minutes: 2 (five times)...shots: 5 (Oct. 13 vs. Ottawa)...Time on Ice: 17:39 (Oct. 20 at Boston)...Hits: 4 (Dec. 6 vs. Toronto)...Blocked Shots: 3 (twice)...plus/minus: +2 (Nov. 21 at Tampa Bay) Regular Season Missed Game Information: None. 16 Sean Avery L (AY-vuh-ree, SHAWN) 5'10'', /10/80 ( 27 ), 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. * Delivered four hits and logged 18:52 of icetime on Sunday vs. the Senators in his return to the lineup after missing the previous 11 games following arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist on November 29. * Has registered nine points (two goals, seven assists) in his last 12 games. * Since becoming a Ranger on February 5, New York has posted a record of in 45 games with him in the lineup and are in the 21 games he has not dressed. * Registered a team-high, five hits and logged 13:29 of icetime in his return to the lineup on Nov. 3 vs. New Jersey after missing 10 games with a shoulder injury suffered on Oct. 6 at Ottawa. * Has notched four goals and two assists for six points and 23 penalty minutes in six career regular season contests vs. the Maple Leafs; Has registered two points (one goal and one assist) and seven penalty minutes in one game this season. Goals: 1 (twice)...assists: 2 (Nov. 15 at Philadelphia)...Points: 2 (three times)...penalty Minutes: 24 (Dec. 26 vs. Carolina)...Shots: 5 (Nov. 8 vs. Pittsburgh)...Time on Ice: 20:47 (Nov. 15 at Philadelphia)...Hits: 10 (Oct. 4 vs. Florida)...Blocked Shots: 1 (Nov. 25 vs. Dallas)...Plus/Minus: +2 (Nov. 15 at Philadelphia) Regular Season Missed Game Information: 10 - Shoulder, 11 - Wrist. 17 Brandon Dubinsky C (DOO-bihn-skee) 6'1'', /29/86 ( 21 ), Anchorage, AK, USA 2nd NHL / 2nd NYR Season

17 How Acquired: Rangers second round draft choice, 60th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. * Ranks fourth on the team in hits (77). * Ranks third on the team in faceoff winning percentage (201 of 401, 50%). * Tallied two points (one goal and one assist) and won 12 of 17 faceoffs (71%) on Nov. 29 in a 4-2 victory vs. the Islanders. * Tallied his first career NHL goal on Nov. 8 in a 4-2 victory vs. the Penguins. * Recorded his first career NHL point, with a power play assist, Oct. 25 vs. the Devils. * Has skated in three career regular season matches vs. the Maple Leafs. Goals: 1 (three times)...assists: 1 (several times)...points: 2 (Nov. 29 vs. NY Islanders)...Penalty Minutes: 7 (Dec. 21 at Colorado)...Shots: 4 (Nov. 6 at NY Islanders)...Time on Ice: 19:08 (Dec. 12 at Washington)...Hits: 7 (Dec. 3 vs. Carolina)...Blocked Shots: 2 (twice)...plus/minus: +1 (several times) Missed Game Information: None. 18 Marc Staal D 6'4'', /13/87 ( 20 ), Thunder Bay, ON, CAN 1st NHL / 1st NYR Season How Acquired: Rangers first round draft choice, 12th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. * Collected an assist in Wednesday's 4-2 win vs. the Hurricanes, and has registered three points (one goal and two assists) in the last five games. * Tied for third on the team among defensemen in assists (five). * Has recorded a plus or even rating in 29 of 37 games this season. * Notched his first NHL goal at 4:13 of the third period on Nov. 14 in a 4-2 victory at New Jersey. * Registered his first NHL point with an assist on Chris Drury's goal in a 2-0 victory on Nov. 1 vs. Washington. * Won the Lars-Erik Sjoberg Award as the top rookie in this year's training camp. * Has skated in three career regular season contests vs. the Maple Leafs. Goals: 1 (twice)...assists: 1 (five times)...points: 1 (several times)...penalty Minutes: 4 (Nov. 14 at New Jersey)...Shots: 3 (five times)...time on Ice: 24:07 (Nov. 21 at Tampa Bay)...Hits: 4 (twice)...blocked Shots: 3 (twice)...plus/minus: +2 (Dec. 18 vs. Pittsburgh) Missed Game Information: None. 19 Scott Gomez C (GOH-mehz) 5'11'', /23/79 ( 28 ), Anchorage, AK, USA 8th NHL / 1st NYR Season How Acquired: Signed with the Rangers as a free agent on July 1, * Collected two assists in Wednesday's 4-2 win vs. Carolina to extend his scoring streak to 10 games, a Rangers' season-high, registering 14 points (four goals and 10 assists) over the span. * Notched a goal on Sunday vs. the Senators. * Ranks first on the team in assists (24) and points (33), and is tied for second in goals (nine). * Leads the team in faceoff winning percentage (56%), winning 286 of 508 faceoffs this season. * Posted a nine game scoring streak from Nov. 1 vs. Washington to Nov. 17 at Pittsburgh and a seven game assist streak from Nov. 5 vs. Philadelphia to Nov. 17 at Pittsburgh, recording 12 points (two goals and 10 assists) and a plus-two rating in the over the span. * Tallied his first goal/point as a Ranger on Oct. 12 vs. Washington, opening the scoring with the Rangers first power play tally of the season. * Has registered seven goals and 18 assists for 25 points in 28 career games vs. Toronto; Has collected three assists in three games this season. Goals: 2 (Dec. 18 vs. Pittsburgh)...Assists: 2 (five times)...points: 2 (several times)...penalty Minutes: 4 (Dec. 20 at Minnesota)...Shots: 7 (Dec. 18 vs. Pittsburgh)...Time on Ice: 24:07 (Oct. 29 vs. Tampa Bay)...Hits: 4 (Nov. 8 vs. Pittsburgh)...Blocked Shots: 1 (several times)...plus/minus: +2 (four times) Regular Season Missed Game Information: None. 23 Chris Drury C 5'10'', /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.