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1 New York Rangers Game Notes ednesday, January 7, 9 NH Game #: 59 New York Rangers Team Game: Home Game: - - ( - 7 -, Home) ( - 7 -, Road) Montreal Canadiens Team Game: 9 Road Game: ( - -, Home) ( - -, Road) # Goaltender GP - - OT GAA Sv% # Goaltender GP - - OT GAA Sv% Henrik undqvist Steve Valiquette Carey Price Marc enis Jaroslav Halak # Pos Player GP G - A - P +/- PIM # Pos Player GP G - A - P +/- PIM Michal Rozsival an Girardi ade Redden Nigel awes R Nikolai Zherdev C Blair Betts C Brandon ubinsky Marc Staal C Scott Gomez (A) Fredrik Sjostrom C Chris rury (C) R Ryan Callahan R Petr Prucha Paul Mara R Colton Orr auri Korpikoski Aaron Voros mitri Kalinin an Fritsche Markus Naslund (A) R Tom Kostopoulos Mike Komisarek C Saku Koivu (C) Alex Tanguay C Tomas Plekanec R Georges araque C Robert ang Christopher Higgins (A Steve Bégin R Mathieu andenault Josh Gorges R Alex Kovalev (A) C Kyle Chipchura R Matt 'Agostini C Maxim apierre Roman Hamrlik Andrei Kostitsyn Francis Bouillon Max Pacioretty Yannick eber Patrice Brisebois Sergei Kostitsyn Andrei Markov Guillaume atendresse President & General Manager Assistant General Manager, Player Personnel Assistant General Manager, Hockey Administration Head Coach Assistant Coaches Assistant and Goaltending Coach Video Coach 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 ineen Jim Ramsay Acacio Marques Jim "Beets" Johnson Bruce ifrieri Reg Grant Tonight's Officials: Referees Paul evorski (), ean Morton () Supervisor None Nat'l Anthem Singer John Amirante General Manager Bob Gainey Assistant GM Pierre Gauthier VP Hockey Oper. Julien BriseBois ir. of Player ev. Trevor Timmins Head Coach Guy Carbonneau Ass. Coach oug Jarvis Assist. coaches Roland Melanson, Kirk Muller Head Athletic Therapist Graham Rynbend Athletic Therapist Nick Addey-Jibb Strength & Cond. Coord. Scott ivingston Equipment Manager Pierre Gervais Asst. Equip. Mgr Pierre Ouellette, Patrick anglois Video Coach Mario eblanc VP Communications onald Beauchamp Team Serv. Coord. Alain Gagnon inesmen Pierre Champoux (7), Tony Sericolo (8) Video Goal Judge John amante Today's Schedule (start times local) NYR 7: PM EM 8: PM Additional statistical information, press releases, and more available at Media.NH.com

2 New York Rangers Roster Active S# Name Pos Height eight Born Birthplace Michal Rozsival an Girardi ade Redden Nigel awes Nikolai Zherdev Blair Betts Brandon ubinsky Marc Staal Scott Gomez Fredrik Sjostrom Chris rury Ryan Callahan Petr Prucha Paul Mara Colton Orr auri Korpikoski Henrik undqvist Aaron Voros Steve Valiquette mitri Kalinin an Fritsche Markus Naslund R C C C C R R R G G ''' ''' ''' 5'9'' ''' ''' ''' ''' 5''' ''' 5''' 5''' ''' ''' ''' ''' ''' ''' ''' ''' ''' ''' //978 /9/98 //977 /9/985 /5/98 //98 /9/98 //987 //979 5//98 8//97 //985 9//98 9/7/979 //98 7/8/98 //98 7//98 8//977 7//98 7//985 7//97 Vlasim, CZE elland, ON, CAN loydminster, SK, CAN innipeg, MB, CAN Kiev, UKR Edmonton, AB, CAN Anchorage, AK, USA Thunder Bay, ON, CAN Anchorage, AK, USA Färgelanda, SE Trumbull, CT, USA Rochester, NY, USA Chrudim, CZE Ridgewood, NJ, USA innipeg, MB, CAN Turku, FIN Are, SE Vancouver, BC, CAN Etobicoke, ON, CAN Chelyabinsk, RUS Parma, OH, USA Ornskoldsvik, SE Injury Reserve ist S# Name Pos Height eight Born Birthplace Active - On IR - Total - Average - Height: ''' eight: Age: 7. Current Streaks Player Games Streak ( no players ) Goals ( no players ) Assists Petr Prucha -- Points (G - A - P)

3 Montreal Canadiens Roster Active S# Name Pos Height eight Born Birthplace Tom Kostopoulos Mike Komisarek Saku Koivu Alex Tanguay Tomas Plekanec Georges araque Robert ang Christopher Higgins Steve Bégin Mathieu andenault Josh Gorges Alex Kovalev Kyle Chipchura Carey Price Matt 'Agostini Marc enis Maxim apierre Jaroslav Halak Roman Hamrlik Andrei Kostitsyn Francis Bouillon Max Pacioretty Yannick eber Patrice Brisebois Sergei Kostitsyn Andrei Markov Guillaume atendresse R C C R C R R C G R G C G ''' '5'' 5''' ''' 5''' ''' ''' ''' ''' ''' ''' ''' ''' ''' ''' ''' ''' 5''' ''' ''' 5'8'' ''' 5''' ''' ''' ''' ''' //979 /9/98 //97 //979 //98 /7/97 /9/97 //98 //978 //97 8//98 //97 /9/98 8//987 //98 8//977 /9/985 5//985 //97 //985 /7/975 //988 9//988 /7/97 //987 //978 5//987 Injury Reserve ist S# Name Pos Height eight Born Birthplace Mississauga, ON, CAN est Islip, NY, USA Turku, FIN Ste-Justine, QC, CAN Kladno, CZE Montreal, QC, CAN Teplicev, CZE Smithtown, NY, USA Trois-Rivières, QC, CAN Sherbrooke, QC, CAN Kelowna, BC, CAN Togliatti, RUS estlock, CAN Vancouver, BC, CAN Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN Montreal, QC, CAN Saint-éonard, QC, CAN Bratislava, SVK Zlin, CZE Novopolotsk, BR New York, NY, USA New Canaan, CT, USA Morges, CHE Montréal, QC, CAN Novopolotsk, BR Voskresensk, RUS Ste-Catherine, QC, CAN Active - 7 On IR - Total - 7 Average - Height: ''' eight: Age: 8. Current Streaks Player Games Streak ( no players ) Goals ( no players ) Assists ( no players ) Points (G - A - P)

4 Season Statistics New York Rangers Pos Player GP G A Pts +/- PIM PP SH G S % TOI/g FO% R C C C R C R R C R ZHEREV NASUN RURY GOMEZ UBINSKY ROZSIVA GIRARI REEN CAAHAN VOROS AES MARA STAA KAININ BETTS PRUCHA SJOSTROM FRITSCHE ORR KORPIKOSKI POTTER RISSMIER :5 8: : :5 :7 : :7 :8 :5 :9 : 9:5 :7 7:7 : : : 9: 7: : :5 9: Goaltender GP Min Avg OT EN SO GA Svs Sv% G A PIM UNQVIST VAIQUETTE Montreal Canadiens Pos Player GP G A Pts +/- PIM PP SH G S % TOI/g FO% R C C C R C R R R R C C KOVAEV ANG MARKOV TANGUAY KOIVU KASTSITSYN PEKANEC KASTSITSYN ATENRESSE APIERRE HAMRIK KOSTOPOUOS BEGIN HIGGINS 'AGOSTINI BRISEBOIS GORGES BOUION KOMISAREK O'BYRNE ANENAUT ARAQUE PACIORETTY CHIPCHURA MAXE EBER :7 7: : 5:5 7: 5: 7:5 :8 : : :5 : :8 :7 : 5:5 :8 : :8 5: :8 7: : : 9:55 : Goaltender GP Min Avg OT EN SO GA Svs Sv% G A PIM ENIS HAAK PRICE

5 Team Records New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens ast Game Monday Vs Pittsburgh (- ) Sunday Vs Florida (-5 ) Next Game Friday At Buffalo Thursday Vs Toronto Overall record / streak - - / in / Undef - - / in / Undef Home record / streak / in / Undef - - / in / Undef Road record / streak / ost / - - / ost / ast 5 Games ast Games goal games goal games - - -goal games Scoring first Opponent scoring first eading after period Trailing after period Tied after period eading after periods Trailing after periods Tied after periods Overtime Record - This Season - 7- Overtime Record - Franchise Shootout Record - This Season 8- - Shootout Record - Franchise Outshooting opponent Outshot by opponent Even shots vs. Northeast vs. Atlantic vs. Southeast vs. EASTERN CONFERENCE vs. Central vs. Pacific vs. Northwest vs. ESTERN CONFERENCE Month by Month Record: New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens - - OT Points - - OT Points October November ecember January February March April Totals

6 Goals By Period New York Rangers OT T Avg Rangers 5 (.5 avg.) Opponents (. avg.) Montreal Canadiens OT T Avg Canadiens 9 (.9 avg.) Opponents 9 9 (.5 avg.) Shots By Period New York Rangers OT T Avg Rangers (. avg.) Opponents 5 5 (9.8 avg.) Montreal Canadiens OT T Avg Canadiens (.5 avg.) Opponents (9.9 avg.) Power Play New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens G Att Pct G Att Pct Overall (th NH) 79. (7th NH) Home 5. (rd NH) 99. (th NH) Road 8.8 (th NH) 8 5 (st NH) SHORT HANE GOAS AOE (th NH) SHORT HANE GOAS AOE (T-th NH) Penalty Killing New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens G Att Pct G Att Pct Overall (st NH) (th NH) Home (st NH) 7 8. (nd NH) Road (rd NH) (th NH) 5 SHORT HANE GOAS SCORE (T-5th NH) SHORT HANE GOAS SCORE (th NH) Penalties New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens GP Min Avg. / Rank GP Min Avg. / Rank 577. (T-th NH) 8 5. (T-th NH) Goal Situation New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens For Against For Against 5 on on 9 5 on on 7 on on on on 5 on Empty Net Pen. Shot Totals 8 9 9

7 Individual eaders New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens Points N. Zherdev (5),M. Naslund (7),C. rury (7) A. Kovalev (8),R. ang (7),A. Markov (7) Goals M. Naslund (),N. Zherdev (),C. rury () R. ang (),A. Kostitsyn (),A. Tanguay () Assists N. Zherdev (),S. Gomez (9),B. ubinsky (7) A. Markov (),A. Kovalev (9),A. Tanguay () PP Goals M. Naslund (5),C. rury (),M. Rozsival () R. ang (),A. Tanguay (),S. Kostitsyn () SH Goals C. rury (),S. Gomez (),B. Betts () T. Plekanec (),M. apierre (),A. Kovalev () G Goals B. ubinsky (),S. Gomez (),N. awes () A. Kovalev (),R. ang (),A. Markov () + goals C. rury() M. apierre(),c. Higgins(),A. Kostitsyn() PIM C. Orr (9),A. Voros (8),P. Mara (59) T. Kostopoulos (5),M. Komisarek (7),A. Kovalev () Shots S. Gomez (),R. Callahan (8),C. rury () A. Kovalev (5),T. Plekanec (99),A. Markov (8) Plus/Minus M. Staal (+8),N. awes (+7),N. Zherdev (+5) J. Gorges (+),A. Kostitsyn (+),S. Koivu (+) New York Rangers Special Teams Scoring Power Play G A Pts Short Handed G A Pts A. Voros B. ubinsky C. rury. Girardi. Kalinin M. Naslund M. Rozsival M. Staal N. awes N. Zherdev P. Mara R. Callahan S. Gomez. Redden B. Betts B. ubinsky C. rury F. Sjostrom M. Rozsival N. Zherdev P. Mara R. Callahan S. Gomez. Redden Montreal Canadiens Special Teams Scoring Power Play G A Pts Short Handed G A Pts A. Kastsitsyn A. Kovalev A. Markov A. Tanguay C. Higgins G. atendresse J. Gorges M. 'agostini P. Brisebois R. ang S. Kastsitsyn S. Koivu T. Plekanec A. Kovalev A. Markov C. Higgins J. Gorges M. andenault M. apierre R. Hamrlik R. ang S. Koivu T. Plekanec

8 General Information Today's Game The Rangers face-off against the Montreal Canadiens tonight at Madison Square Garden (7: p.m.). The Blueshirts currently rank second in the Atlantic ivision standings with a record of --, and fourth in the Eastern Conference with 5 points. The Rangers enter tonight's contest having defeated the Penguins, -, on Monday at Madison Square Garden, and have recorded a point in six of their last nine games (5--). Following tonight's contest, the Rangers will travel to Buffalo to face-off against the Sabres on Friday, January 9, at HSBC Arena (7: p.m.), in the first game of a five-game road trip. The Canadiens, --, currently rank fifth in the Eastern Conference standings with 5 points, and have won six of their last eight games. ifetime Series Today's game will mark the second of four meetings this season. In the season series, the Blueshirts are -- following a - loss on ecember at the Bell Centre. Overall, the Rangers have faced the Canadiens 59 times and have posted a record, including a mark at home. New York has won six of the last nine contests vs. Montreal, notching four or more goals in seven games over the span. All-Time - Rangers vs. Canadiens Overall: At MSG: At Montreal: Rangers vs. Canadiens ecember Rangers vs. Canadiens at Bell Centre January 7 Rangers vs. Canadiens at MSG March 7 Rangers vs. Canadiens at Bell Centre April 7 Rangers vs. Canadiens at MSG Rangers vs. Canadiens Pre-Game Notes: The Rangers are -7- at home this season; The Canadiens have posted a -- record in 8 road contests. The Rangers are -- against the Northeast ivision this season; The Canadiens have posted a 5-- record vs. Atlantic ivision opponents this season. The Blueshirts are off to their second-best start at the halfway point since the NH adopted an 8-game season in 995-9, with wins (most since 995-9) and 5 points (most since 5-). New York has won six of the last nine contests vs. Montreal, notching four or more goals in seven games over the span. The Rangers have tallied six power play goals in their last three games vs. the Canadiens for a success rate of 5.% (six of ). The Blueshirts are 7 of 9 in shorthanded situations (89.5%) in their last four meetings with the Canadiens. Henrik undqvist has posted a 7-- record, along with a.7 goals against average and one shutout in career regular season appearances vs. Montreal. In the season series, Nigel awes and Markus Naslund lead the Rangers with one goal apiece, while Nikolai Zherdev, Paul Mara, Chris rury, and Scott Gomez have each tallied one assist in one game. Scott Gomez has registered 5 points (six goals and 9 assists) in career games vs. the Canadiens; Chris rury has notched points ( goals and assists) in career games vs. Montreal; ade Redden has recorded points (eight goals and assists) in 59 career contests vs. the Canadiens. ith a shutout win on Monday vs. Pittsburgh, Henrik undqvist became just the fifth goaltender in NH history to begin his career with four straight -win seasons (Mike iut, 979-8; Bill urnan, 9-5; Frankie Brimsek, 98-; George Hainesworth, 9-); He also joined three other Rangers netminders who have posted four consecutive -win seasons (Mike Richter, 995-; Ed Giacomin, 95-7; ave Kerr, 97-). Nigel awes tallied two points (one goal and one assist) while skating in his th NH game on Monday vs. the Penguins, and has now registered six points (three goals and three assists) in the last five games. erek Stepan, the Rangers' second round selection (5st overall) in the 8 NH Entry raft, has registered five goals and assists for 7 points in games with the University of isconsin Badgers of the estern Collegiate Hockey Association (CHA); The freshman has recorded points (three goals and eight assists) in his last games, and currently ranks third on the Badgers in scoring (7 points) and is tied for second on the team in assists ().

9 New York lists no former Canadiens on their roster. Montreal's roster lists one former Ranger; Alex Kovalev ( , - - -). Recent New York Rangers Games ast 5 NYR games: - - ast NYR games: Game Summaries January 5, 9 : Rangers vs. Penguins : Nigel awes (one goal and one assist) gave the Rangers an early lead, converting on the power play just seconds into the first period. Paul Mara (one goal and one assist) doubled the Blueshirts' lead late in the middle frame with New York's second power play goal of the game, off a feed from Scott Gomez (one goal and one assist) at 7:7. New York took a three-goal advantage mid-way through the third period with a Chris rury tally, and Scott Gomez clinched the win with a shorthanded, empty net goal in the closing minutes. Michal Rozsival recorded two assists, Petr Prucha collected one assist and Henrik undqvist stopped all 7 shots faced to post his first shutout and th win of the season. Shots on Goal: NYR PIT 7 Three Stars:. Henrik undqvist (NYR) Power Play: NYR -7 PIT -8. Paul Mara (NYR) Penalty Killing: NYR 8-8 PIT 5-7. Nigel awes (NYR) January, 9 : Rangers at Capitals : After a scoreless first period, Petr Prucha put the Rangers on the board with a goal at : of the middle frame. Mike Green responded 79 seconds later with a power play tally, and Alexander Ovechkin gave the Capitals the lead with a shorthanded goal in the final minute of the second period. Brandon ubinsky and Nikolai Zherdev each recorded an assist for the Blueshirts, and Steve Valiquette stopped 9 shots in net. Shots on Goal: NYR SH Three Stars:. Alexander Ovechkin (SH) Power Play: NYR - SH -. avid Steckel (SH) Penalty Killing: NYR - SH -. Marc Staal (NYR) ecember 9, 8 : Rangers 5 vs. Islanders : The Rangers and Islanders faced-off at Madison Square Garden in a game that featured four lead changes and six, third period goals. Mike Sillinger opened the game's scoring with a goal at 5: of the first period. The Rangers responded at 8:9 of the middle frame with a Scott Gomez (one goal and one assist) tally, off a feed from Nikolai Zherdev and Brandon ubinsky (two assists). The Islanders answered late in the frame, taking their second lead of the game with seconds remaining in the second period. In the third, Petr Prucha evened the score at :9, and Michal Rozsival gave the Blueshirts their first lead at :8. Blake Comeau responded just 7 seconds later to tie the game at three goals apiece. Markus Naslund and Nigel awes broke the stalemate with back-to-back tallies to hand the Rangers a two-goal advantage with five minutes remaining. Mike Comrie (one goal and one assist) brought the Islanders back to within one, but Henrik undqvist ( saves) was able to hold off ong Island's comeback bid. Chris rury tallied two assists in the win, and ade Redden and Ryan Callahan each collected one assist for the Rangers. Shots on Goal: NYR 7 NYI Three Stars:. Petr Prucha (NYR) Power Play: NYR -5 NYI -. Scott Gomez (NYR) Penalty Killing: NYR - NYI 5-5. Ryan Callahan (NYR) ecember 7, 8 : Rangers vs. evils : The evils opened the game's scoring with a power play tally at :5 of the first period, and doubled their lead less than two minutes later with a shorthanded goal. Nigel awes responded with a power play goal of his own at 5: of the opening frame to cut the deficit in half. Travis Zajac (one goal and two assists) extended New Jersey's lead back to two mid-way through the second period. New York answered in the third period with a mitri Kalinin goal, off a feed from Corey Potter and Brandon ubinsky, to bring the Rangers back to within one, but Zach Parise (one goal and one assist) answered four minutes later to clinch the win for the evils. Henrik undqvist made saves, and Paul Mara and Marc Staal each collected an assist for the Blueshirts. Shots on Goal: NYR NJ 5 Three Stars:. Travis Zajac (NJ) Power Play: NYR - NJ -. Patrik Elias (NJ) Penalty Killing: NYR - NJ -. Scott Clemmensen (NJ)

10 ecember, 8 : Rangers vs. Capitals 5 (OT): The Rangers took an early lead with a Markus Naslund tally, off a feed from Nikolai Zherdev and Scott Gomez, just :8 into the game. Michal Rozsival and Ryan Callahan (two goals) extended New York's advantage with two goals in an -second span mid-way through the first to chase Jose Theodore ( saves) from the Capitals' net. Theodore returned to the game to begin the second period, and Callahan netted his second of the game at :8 of the frame. ashington's Alexander Ovechkin (two goals and one assist) responded with a goal off a deflection at :5 of the second period, and the Capitals notched three, third period goals to send the game into overtime. In the extra frame, Shaone Morrisonn tallied the game-winner to complete ashington's comeback. Chris rury recorded three assists, Nigel awes finished with two assists and Henrik undqvist made saves for the Rangers. Shots on Goal: NYR 8 SH Three Stars:. Alexander Ovechkin (SH) Power Play: NYR - SH -5. Shaone Morrisonn (SH) Penalty Killing: NYR -5 SH -. Ryan Callahan (NYR) Upcoming Regular Season Schedule: ednesday, January 7 Rangers vs. Montreal 7: p.m. Friday, January 9 Rangers at Buffalo 7: p.m. Saturday, January Rangers at Ottawa 7: p.m. Tuesday, January Rangers at NY Islanders 7: p.m. Friday, January Rangers at Chicago 8: p.m. Total Man-Games ost: Current Injuries: None New York Rangers Injuries/Transactions Recent Transactions: October : Named Chris rury the 5th Captain in team history; Scott Gomez and Markus Naslund named Alternate Captains. October : The Rangers assigned goaltender Miika iikman to Hartford (AH). October : The Rangers agreed to terms with defenseman Tysen owzak. October : The Rangers agreed to terms with forward evin iiomete. October 9: The Rangers assigned forward auri Korpikoski to Hartford (AH). October : The Rangers traded forward Hugh Jessiman to Nashville for future considerations. November 9: The Rangers recalled forward auri Korpikoski from Hartford (AH). November : The Rangers assigned forward Patrick Rissmiller to Hartford (AH) on a conditioning loan. November : The Rangers recalled forward Patrick Rissmiller from Hartford (AH). ecember : The Rangers assigned forward Patrick Rissmiller to Hartford (AH). ecember : The Rangers recalled defenseman Corey Potter from Hartford (AH). ecember : The Rangers assigned defenseman Corey Potter to Hartford (AH). ecember : The Rangers recalled defenseman Corey Potter from Hartford (AH). ecember : The Rangers assigned defenseman Corey Potter to Hartford (AH). ecember 7: The Rangers recalled defenseman Corey Potter from Hartford (AH). ecember 9: The Rangers assigned defenseman Corey Potter to Hartford (AH).

11 New York Rangers Notes Power Play: Tallied two goals in seven power play attempts (:9), Monday vs. the Penguins... Rank th in the NH, tallying 7 goals in 8 attempts (.5%)... Has registered goals in power play chances at home (5.%), ranking rd in the league... id not tally a goal in one, five on three attempt (:9), ec. 7 vs. New Jersey, and are 5-7 (:9) in those situations this season... id not tally a goal in one, four on three chance (:), ec. vs. Carolina, and are - (:5) in those situations this season... Shorthanded goals allowed - Oct. at PHI (S. Hartnell), Oct. 5 vs. BUF (T. Vanek), Oct. 7 at NYI (M. Streit), Nov. vs. NYI (N. Thompson), Nov. vs. NYI (R. Park), Nov. 5 vs. BOS (. ideman), Nov. 9 vs. VAN (A. Burrows), ec. 7 vs. CGY (R. Bourque), ec. at NJ (J. Pandolfo), ec. at NJ (. Oduya), ec. 7 vs. NJ (P. Elias), Jan. at SH (A. Ovechkin). Penalty Killing: Held the Penguins scoreless in eight power play opportunities (:58), Monday at MSG... Have yielded 9 power play goals in times shorthanded (88.%), ranking first overall... ead the NH at home (7 of 8-89.%)... id not yield a goal to the Penguins in two, three on five chances (:59), Monday at MSG, and are now nine of (:5) in those situations this season... Held the Penguins scoreless in one, three on four attempt (:), Monday at MSG, and are now five of five (5:) in those situations this season... Shorthanded goals for - Nov. vs. TB (M. Rozsival), ec. at AT (R. Callahan), ec. vs. CAR (B. Betts), ec. at SJS (N. Zherdev), Jan. 5 vs. PIT (S. Gomez). Four on Four: id not tally/yield a goal in three, four on four situations (5:), Monday vs. Pittsburgh... Have registered four goals in 58, four on four situations (87:) this season... Have allowed three, four on four goals this season... Have tallied a four on four goal in each of the following games - Oct. vs. NJ (R. Callahan), Oct. 7 at NYI (S. Gomez), ec. at AT (S. Gomez), ec. 7 at AK (M. Rozsival)... Allowed a four on four goal in each of the following games - Oct. 8 at ET (M. Hossa), ec. vs. PIT (M. Eaton), ec. vs. SH (S. Morrisonn). New York Rangers Broadcast Information TV: MSG NETORK 7: - Rangers Pre-Game Show 7: - Rangers vs. Canadiens : - Rangers Post-Game Show Broadcasters: Sam Rosen (Play-By-Play), Joe Micheletti (Analyst) 8-9 Back-To-Back Games RAIO: 5 ESPN RAIO 7: - Rangers Pre-Game with Kenny Albert 7: - Rangers vs. Canadiens : - Rangers Post-Game Broadcasters: Kenny Albert (Play-By-Play), ave Maloney (Analyst) FIRST GAME (--) SECON GAME (5--) ATE OPPONENT RESUT ATE OPPONENT RESUT Tampa Bay - October 5 vs. Tampa Bay - October vs. Chicago - Philadelphia - October 7 vs. Toronto - October etroit OT -5 Columbus - October 5 vs. Pittsburgh - ecember vs. Pittsburgh - Montreal - New Jersey 5-8 ecember vs. Carolina - Anaheim - ecember os Angeles - January Buffalo Ottawa January 7 vs. Carolina January Pittsburgh February 5 vs. Philadelphia St. ouis February Toronto February vs. Florida March 8 vs. Boston March Carolina Philadelphia March 5 vs. Philadelphia March vs. Buffalo March vs. Ottawa

12 8-9 Shootout Statistics TEAM RECOR OVERA HOME ROA TEAM GP - GP - GP - NYR TEAM GOAS FOR / SHOTS TAKEN OVERA HOME ROA TEAM G/S S% G/S S% G/S S% NYR /8 % 9/ 8% / % TEAM GOAS AGAINST / SHOTS AGAINST OVERA HOME ROA TEAM GA/SA SV% GA/SA SV% GA/SA SV% NYR /7 85% / 8% /5 8% GAME-ECIING GOAS ATE TEAM GAME SCORE BY GOAIE INNING TEAM FINA SCORE //8 Chris rury Cam ard NY Rangers NYR //8 8 Nikolai Zherdev any Sabourin NY Rangers NYR /8/8 Nikolai Zherdev Craig Anderson NY Rangers FA //8 5 Markus Naslund Mike Smith NY Rangers TB /7/8 Nikolai Zherdev Alex Auld NY Rangers NYR /5/8 Chris rury Tim Thomas NY Rangers NYR //8 8 Ales Hemsky Henrik undqvist Edmonton Oilers NYR /5/8 Fredrik Sjostrom Marc-Andre Fleury NY Rangers NYR /7/8 7 Fredrik Sjostrom Vesa Toskala NY Rangers NYR SHOOTOUT GOATENER STATS GOATENER TEAM INS OSSES SHOTS AGAINST GOAS AOE SAVE % Henrik undqvist NYR Steve Valiquette NYR.7 SHOOTOUT PAYER STATS PAYER TEAM POSITION GOAS TOTA SHOTS SHOT % GG Chris rury NYR C.7% Markus Naslund NYR 5.% Nikolai Zherdev NYR R % Fredrik Sjostrom NYR 7.9% Scott Gomez NYR C.% Nigel awes NYR.%

13 New York Rangers Player Game by Game ROZSIVA GIRARI REEN AES RISSMIER ZHEREV BETTS ate Opp # # 5 # # # # # 5 Oct Oct 5 Oct Oct Oct Oct 5 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct Oct Oct 5 Oct 7 Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov 8 Nov Nov Nov 5 Nov 7 Nov 9 Nov Nov Nov Nov 8 Nov ec ec ec 7 ec ec ec ec ec 7 ec ec ec 7 ec 9 Jan Jan T.B Vs T.B Vs PHI Vs N.J Vs BUF Vs ET Vs CBJ Vs NYI Vs TOR Vs NYI Vs SH Vs N.J Vs BOS Vs OTT Vs OTT Vs FA Vs FA Vs MT Vs N.J Vs ANA S.J Vs SH Vs N.J Vs SH Vs PIT - / :9 - / : - /- :5 - () / :7 - / : - / 5: - / :7 - /- : - / : - / :7 - /- : - / :5 - /- : - /- : - /- 8:55 - / : - /- :7 - / : - / : - /- :5 - /- :8 - /- 9: - / 9: - / 8: - / :5 - / : - /- : - /- : - /- :5 - /- :8 - /- : - /- :5 - /- 5:7 - / :7 - () / : - / :8-5/ : - / : - / :5 - / 5:5 - /- 7:7 - / 9:5 - / 8:8 - / 8: - / 8:5 - / :7 - / 9: - / :5 - /- :55 - / :9 - / :8 - /- 9: - () / :58 - / 9: - / : - /- 7: - / :5-5/ 5:9 - / :8 - / : - / 9:5 - /- : - /- 9: - 5/ 9:8 - /- : - /- : - /- 8:7 - / :5 - /- : - / : - / : - /- 7: - / :5 - /- :7 - / :9 - / :8 - /- 9:57 - /- : - / :5 - /- :5 - / 8: - / :5 - / :8 - / 9:9 - / : - / : - / 5: - / 5: - /- : - / : - / : - / :57 - /- :7 - / :5 - / : - / :5 - / 9: - /- :5 - /- : - / : - / 5: - / : - 5/- : - / :59 - / 9:8 - /- :7 - /- : - /- : - / : - /- 8: - / 9:5 - /- : - / : - / :5 - / : - / :5 - /- :57 - /- 5: - / : - /- : - / 9: - / : - / :9 - /- : - / : - / : - / : - / :8 - / : - / :9-5/ :7 - /- :8 - /- : - / :57 - / : - / : - / :9 - / :9 - / : - / : - /- :9 - /- :5 - / : - / : - () / :5 - / : - / :5 - / :5 - /- 5: - () / : - / :59 - () / : - /- :5 - /- : - / :7 - / : - / 5: - / : - / : - / 7:7 - / 5:58 - / 5:57 - / : - / 5:58 - / 8: - / : - / : - /- 5:5 - / 7: - / : - /- 5:58-5/- 9:5-7/- : - 5/ 9: - / : - /- : - / :8 - / 8: - / 7: - / 8: - /- : - 5/ : - /- :8 - / 7: - / 7: - /- :7 - /- :9 - / : - / 8: - 8/ : - / 8: - / :5 - / 7:5 - / 5:5 - / : - / : - / : - / 8: - / :8 - / :7 - / 9: - / : - / :7 - / :59 - / 9:9 - / 8: - / 9:55 - / :7 - / :5 - / 9:5 - / :9 - / 9: - / : - / :7 - /- : - / :8 - /- : - /- :5 - / : - / : - /- :8 - /- 9: - /- : - / : - / :9 - / :5 - / :9 - / :5 - / : - / 8:8 - / : - / : - / :5 - / 9: - / :7

14 UBINSKY STAA GOMEZ SJOSTROM RURY CAAHAN PRUCHA date Opp # 7 # 8 # 9 # # # # 5 Oct Oct 5 Oct Oct Oct Oct 5 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct Oct Oct 5 Oct 7 Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov 8 Nov Nov Nov 5 Nov 7 Nov 9 Nov Nov Nov Nov 8 Nov ec ec ec 7 ec ec ec ec ec 7 ec ec ec 7 ec 9 Jan Jan T.B Vs T.B Vs PHI Vs N.J Vs BUF Vs ET Vs CBJ Vs NYI Vs TOR Vs NYI Vs SH Vs N.J Vs BOS Vs OTT Vs OTT Vs FA Vs FA Vs MT Vs N.J Vs ANA S.J Vs SH Vs N.J Vs SH Vs PIT - () 5/ 8: - / 8:8 - () / :5 - /- 5: - / :7 - / 7:9 - / :5 - / 5: - / 5:9 - () /- :9-5/- 9:59 - / : - / : - / :5 - /- : - / :8 - /- 5:5 - / 9: - 5/ 5: - / 8:5 - / 7:9 - /- 7:5 - / 5:5 - () / 7: - / 9:55 - / 8: - /- 5: - /- :5 - /- 9:57 - / 7:8 - / : - / 9: - /- 5: - /- : - / : - / :7 - / 5:9 - /- : - / 8: - / :9 - / : - / 7: - /- 8: - / : - / 9: - /- 8: - / 9:9 - / 8: - / 8:7 - / 9:5 - / 7:8 - / : - / 7: - / 8:8 - /- :7 - / 7:8 - / : - / 8:7 - / 8: - / 9: - / : - 5/ : - /- 9: - /- :5 - / : - / :55 - / : - /- 8:8 - /- : - / : - /- :7 - / : - / 7:5 - / :5 - / : - / :57 - / : - / : - /- : - / : - / 8:55 - / :7 - / :7 - () / : - /- :8 - / : - / : - / :58-5/ 5: - / :5 - / : - / 5:7-9/ :9 - () 5/ 5:5 - / :5 - /- 8:5 - / :5 - /- :57 - /- : - 5/ :7-5/ : - /- :57-5/ 5: - / : - / :9 - /- 7: - /- :9 - () / 9:7 - /- 5: - /- :9 - / : - / : - 5/ 9:5 - / 9:9 - /- 8:5-7/ 9: - / : - / 7:8 - / : - / :5 - / : - / : - / : - / :55 - / :59 - / 9:9 - / :5 - /- : - / : - / : - / : - / : - / : - / : - /- : - /- :9 - / 5: - /- 9:7 - /- 7: - / : - / :5 - /- : - /- : - / : - / :8 - /- :55 - /- 5: - / 5:5 - / :5 - /- : - /- : - / :7 - / :5 - / :8 - /- :8 - / 9:7 - / : - / : - 8/- : - / : - / :58 - / 7:58 - /- :9 - / : - /- 7: - /- :8 - / :7 - / : - 8/- :5 - / :5 - /- 9: - / :5 - () / :7 - /- 8:5-5/ :8 - / 9: - / 5:5 - /- : - 7/ :59 - / : - / :5 - /- : - / :57 - / : - /- 9: - / 9: - /- : - /- 7: - / : - / 9: - / 9: - 5/ 9: - / 9: - / 9:8 - /- 9: - / 7: - / 8:8 - / 7: - / :58 - / :9 - / : - /- : - / 5:7 - / : - / :5 - / 5: - / 7:8 - / 5:58-5/ 7: - / : - 5/ 5:7 - /- :5 - /- :7 - /- :9 - /- 5: - / 7:9-7/ 9:8 - / : - /- :7 - / :8 - /- 7: - / 9: - 5/- 8:5 - / 8: - / 7: - / 5: - /- 9: - /- :8-5/ :9 - / : - /- 5: - / 5:8 - / :55 - / 7:5-5/ 8:5 - /- 8:5 - / 9:9 - / 8: - 5/ 5: - / : - / 9:57 - / :59 - /- : - / :5 - / :55 - / : - / : - / : - /- : - / :7-5/ : - / :5 - / :7 Skaters: Goals-Assists (Gameinning or GameTying) Shots / (+/-) TOI Goalies: Goals Allowed / Shots ecision Minutes Played

15 MARA ORR KORPIKOSKI VOROS POTTER KAININ FRITSCHE date Opp # 7 # 8 # 9 # # 8 # 5 # 9 Oct Oct 5 Oct Oct Oct Oct 5 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct Oct Oct 5 Oct 7 Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov 8 Nov Nov Nov 5 Nov 7 Nov 9 Nov Nov Nov Nov 8 Nov ec ec ec 7 ec ec ec ec ec 7 ec ec ec 7 ec 9 Jan Jan T.B Vs T.B Vs PHI Vs N.J Vs BUF Vs ET Vs CBJ Vs NYI Vs TOR Vs NYI Vs SH Vs N.J Vs BOS Vs OTT Vs OTT Vs FA Vs FA Vs MT Vs N.J Vs ANA S.J Vs SH Vs N.J Vs SH Vs PIT - / : - /- 8:7 - / 9: - / : - /- :7 - / 8:8 - / : - / 8: - / : - / 8:5 - / : - / : - / :9 - /- : - /- 8:7 - / :9 - /- 8: - / 7:5 - /- 9: - / : - / : - 5/ : - /- : - / : - / : - /- : - / :9 - / 8:5 - /- :7 - / : - /- 5: - / :5 - /- 8:8 - / 8: - / :57 - / 9: - / : - /- : - /- 8:8 - / 9:7 - / 9:9 - / :5 - / 5: - / 7: - / 9:7 - / : - / 7:8 - / 9:9 - / :9 - / 9: - / : - / : - / :9 - / 5:5 - / 9: - / 7:8 - / 9:58 - / : - / 8: - / 7: - /- 5: - / :5 - /- :8 - /- 8:7 - / : - / 5:7 - /- 8: - /- 7:7 - /- :5 - / : - /- : - / 7: - / :5 - / 5: - / 5:5 - / 5:7 - / 5: - / 7: - / : - / : - / :7 - / :59 - / : - / :7 - / : - /- 8:8 - / : - / :5 - /- :8 - /- 7: - () / :7 - / :8 - / :5 - /- :7 - /- : - /- 7: - / 7:5 - / : - / :5 - / :59 - / :5 - /- :8 - / 7:8 - /- 7: - / 8:5 - / :9 - / 9:9 - / :8 - / 9:58 - / : - /- :5 - / :5 - / 7: - / : - / :8 - /- : - () / : - / :58 - / 5: - / :5 - / :8 - /- : - /- : - / : - / : - /- : - / : - / 9:5 - / 5: - / : - / :7 - /- :8 - / :7 - /- :9 - / 7:8 - /- 7: - / 8: - / 7: - / : - / : - /- : - 5/ 5: - / : - 5/- :7 - /- :8 - / 7:7 - /- : - / 8:5 - / :5 - / : - / :8 - /- 5:9 - / :5 - /- 7: - / :8 - / 8:5 - / :5 - / 8:8 - / 7:9 - / 7:5 - / :8 - /- 9: - / : - /- 9: - / 8:8 - /- :57 - /- 7:8 - / 8: - /- : - /- 7:5 - / :5 - / 9: - /- 9:7 - /- : - /- 5: - /- 7: - / : - / 7:5 - / 8:5 - / 9:5 - / : - /- : - /- : - /- :8 - / :57 - /- 7: - / 5:8 - /- 9: - / 5:5 - / 7: - / : - / 5:9 - / : - / : - / 9:8 - / 9: - /- 8:5 - /- 9: - /- : - / 8:5 - / :7 - / : - / :5 - /- : - / 5:5 - /- 7:55 - / 8:5 - / : - / : Skaters: Goals-Assists (Gameinning or GameTying) Shots / (+/-) TOI Goalies: Goals Allowed / Shots ecision Minutes Played

16 NASUN BARNES UNQVIST VAIQUETTE IIKMAN date Opp # 9 # # T.B - / 9:9 - Oct 5 Vs T.B - /- 7: -9 Oct Vs CHI - / 7: - PHI - / : -8 Oct Vs N.J - / :5-7 Oct 5 Vs BUF - /- : Oct 7 Vs TOR - / 5:5-5 Oct ET - /- :8 5-5 O Oct Vs A - 5/- : CBJ - / 5:57 - Oct 5 Vs PIT - / 9: -9 5 Oct NYI - / 8:5 - Oct Vs AT - / 7: -9 TOR - /- 5:7 5-5 Nov Vs NYI - / : Nov Vs T.B - /- 8: Nov SH - /- 8: Nov Vs EM - / 9:5 - O 5 N.J - 5/ 5:57-59 Nov 5 Vs BOS - / :5-5 Nov 7 Vs OTT - /- 7:5-8 5 Nov 9 Vs VAN - / : OTT - / 9: - Nov Vs PHX - / 8: - T.B - 5/ : -9 5 Nov FA - / 7:58-5 Nov Vs FA - 5/- : - /7 ec Vs PIT - / :5-5 MT - /- 5:9-9 ec 7 Vs CGY - /- 7:5 - AT - / 8: -9 N.J - 5/- :9 8- ec Vs CAR - /- 7: - 5 ANA - / 9:58 - ec - / : - S.J - / 5: - 59 ec Vs SH - / 8:9 5- O ec 7 Vs N.J - /- 8:5-5 ec 9 Vs NYI - /- 9: - 59 SH - /- 8: - 59 Jan 5 Vs PIT - / :7-7 Skaters: Goals-Assists (Gameinning or GameTying) Shots / (+/-) TOI Goalies: Goals Allowed / Shots ecision Minutes Played

17 General Information Recent Montreal Canadiens Games ast 5 MT games: - - ast MT games: - - V en fusillade -5 SO janv. / Jan. vs. Florida TP-TC / SF-SA: 5-5 AN / PP: -5 N-PK: 5- BG/GG: A. Markov - janvier / New Jersey TP-TC / SF-SA: -9 AN / PP: - N-PK: - BG/GG: Z. Parise V en fusillade - SO déc. / Tampa Bay TP-TC / SF-SA: - AN / PP: -5 N-PK: - BG/GG: M. apierre V - 9 décembre / ecember Florida TP-TC / SF-SA: 9-8 AN / PP: - N-PK: 5-5 BG/GG: M. apierre V - 7 décembre / ecember Pittsburgh TP-TC / SF-SA: 9- AN / PP: - N-PK: 5-5 BG/GG: A. Kostitsyn MATCHS À VENIR / UPCOG GAMES 8 JANV. VS. TORONTO JANV. VS. ASHINGTON BOSTON FORMATION ES CANAIENS / HO THE CANAIENS ROSTER AS ASSEMBE Repêchage / raft (5) : Mike Komisarek, Saku Koivu, Tomas Plekanec, Christopher Higgins, Andrei Kostitsyn, Guillaume atendresse, Andrei Markov, Carey Price, Maxim apierre, Sergei Kostitsyn, Jaroslav Halak, Matt 'Agostini, Kyle Chipchura, Max Pacioretty, Yannick eber. Joueurs autonomes / Free agents () : Tom Kostopoulos, Mathieu andenault, Patrice Brisebois, Roman Hamrlik, Georges araque, Marc enis. Échanges / Trades () : Josh Gorges, Alex Kovalev, Robert ang, Alex Tanguay. Ballottage / aivers () : Steve Bégin, Francis Bouillon.

18 Total Man-Games ost: Man-Games ost: - Montreal Canadiens Injuries/Transactions Rapport medical / Injury report Joueur Player Absence Matchs ratés Game lost F. Bouillon Camp d'entr. / TC - 7 oct G. araque Camp d'entr. / TC - oct. 9 oct. - oct. C. Higgins Camp entr. / TC - oct. A. Kostitsyn 8 oct. - 7 oct. R. Hamrlik 7 nov. - nov. M. Komisarek nov. - 7 déc. 5 G. atendresse nov. - 7 nov. G. araque nov. - er déc. A. Tanguay nov. - er déc. C. Higgins 9 déc. - M. andenault 9 déc. - G. araque déc. - 5 déc. S. Koivu déc. - C. Price déc. - 9 déc. A. Kostitsyn 9 déc. - déc. G. araque déc. - 5 A. Tanguay déc. - C. Price er janv. - RÉAFFECTATIONS et SIGNATURES / ROSTER MOVES and SIGNINGS 7 oct.: Alex Henry est cédé aux Bulldogs de Hamilton. Alex Henry is assigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs. oct.: Kyle Chipchura est cédé aux Bulldogs de Hamilton. Kyle Chipchura is assigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs. oct.: Kyle Chipchura est rappelé des Bulldogs de Hamilton. Kyle Chipchura is called up from the Hamilton Bulldogs oct.: Kyle Chipchura est cédé aux Bulldogs de Hamilton. Kyle Chipchura is assigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs. 7 oct.: Mathieu Carle est cédé aux Bulldogs de Hamilton. Mathieu Carle is assigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs. 5 nov.: avid esharnais signe un contrat de deux ans (deux volets). avid esharnais signs a two-year contract (two-way). 7 nov.: Matt Agostini est rappelé des Bulldogs de Hamilton. Matt Agostini is called up from the Hamilton Bulldogs déc.: Marc enis et Ben Maxwell sont rappelés des Bulldogs de Hamilton. Marc enis and Ben Maxwell are called up from the Hamilton Bulldogs. déc.: Marc enis est cédé aux Bulldogs de Hamilton. Marc enis is assigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs. déc. : Max Pacioretty et Kyle Chipchura sont rappelés des Bulldogs de Hamilton. Max Pacioretty and Kyle Chipchura are called up from the Hamilton Bulldogs. 8 déc.: Max Pacioretty et Kyle Chipchura sont cédés aux Bulldogs de Hamilton. Max Pacioretty and Kyle Chipchura are assigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs. déc.: Ryan O'Byrne et Ben Maxwell sont cédés aux Bulldogs de Hamilton. Ryan O'Byrne and Ben Maxwell are assigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs. er Janv.: Marc enis, Kyle Chipchura, Max Pacioretty et Yannick eber sont rappelés des Bulldogs de Hamilton. Marc enis, Kyle Chipchura, Max Pacioretty and Ben Maxwell are called up from the Hamilton Bulldogs.

19 Montreal Canadiens Notes ES CANAIENS VISITENT ES RANGERS / MONTREA TRAVES TO THE BIG APPE (En date du janv. / As of Jan. ) Supérieurs à forces égales: es Canadiens ont accordé 57 buts à 5-contre-5 cette saison et occupent le troisième rang à ce chapitre dans la NH derrière New Jersey et Boston, tous deux avec 55. Empire contre attaque : Cette saison, la production offensive des Rangers augmente plus le match progresse. Ainsi, New York a inscrit, 5 et buts respectivement au cours de la première, de la deuxième et de la troisième période. Conséquemment, New York (,5) est l une des six équipes de la NH qui possèdent une fiche égale ou supérieure à,5 lorsqu elle accorde le premier but du match. Coups durs : es Rangers mènent la ligue avec 7 mises en échec tandis que les Canadiens sont en deuxième position avec 99. a saison dernière, les Blueshirts ont terminé premiers dans cette catégorie ( 7) et ont pris le cinquième rang en -7 ( 78). es New Yorkais aiment le bris! : Cette saison, les Rangers forment la meilleure équipe en tirs de barrage avec un dossier de 8 victoires contre seul revers. Également parfait! : es Rangers (-) et les Canadiens (-) possèdent un dossier parfait lorsqu ils décochent autant de lancers que leur adversaire. Paradoxe New Yorkais : es Rangers, qui se classent dans le dernier tiers du circuit en avantage numérique (,5 %), sont premiers avec un taux d efficacité de 88. % en désavantage numérique. Frais et dispos : es Canadiens ont une fiche de 5 victoires et défaites après deux journées de repos. High Five: Montreal has allowed 57 five-on-five goals this season, trailing only Boston and New Jersey who each have 55. The Empire Strikes Back: This season, the Rangers goal production increases as the game goes on with a -5- goal distribution in the first, second and third period. As a result, New York (.5) is one of only six NH teams to boast a.5 record or better when allowing the first goal of the game. Hit Parade: The Rangers lead the NH with,7 hits thus far this season, with the Canadiens ranking second with 99. ast season, the Blueshirts ended the year first in that category (,7) and placed fifth in -7 (,78). Crunch Time: This season, the Rangers are the winningest team in the NH in shootouts with an 8- record. inning Even: The Blueshirts (-) and the Habs (-) hold a perfect record when they shoot as many times as their opponents. Only in New York: hile the Rangers power-play units (.5%) are in the bottom third in the NH standings, their penalty-killing units rank first with an efficiency rate of 88.%. ell Rested: The Canadiens have a 5- record following a two-day break. RECETTE MAISON / HOME GRON TAENT (En date du janv. / As of Jan. ) es Canadiens sont deuxièmes dans la NH avec un alignement comprenant 5 joueurs repêchés par l équipe. The Canadiens are second in the NH with a roster built from 5 drafted players. Équipe Team Joueurs repêchés raftees Buffalo Canadiens 5 San Jose 5 Columbus allas Minnesota

20 ÉPART CANON / MA MAX epuis 988, huit joueurs des Canadiens ont inscrit un but à leur premier match dans la NH, dont Max Pacioretty, qui a déjoué Scott Clemmensen le janvier dernier. Since 988, eight Canadiens players have scored a goal in their first-ever NH game, including Max Pacioretty, who eluded New Jersey s Scott Clemmensen on January. ate ate Joueur Player janv. 9 Max Pacioretty janv. Jonathan Ferland oct. 5 Alexander Perezhogin janv. Marcel Hossa déc. 99 Jason ard 9 mars 9 John eclair nov. 89 Adrew Cassels nov. 88 Jyrkki umme UNE AUTRE PAGE HISTOIRE / HISTORY IN THE MAKING Avec une victoire de à en fusillade aux dépens des Bruins le 5 octobre lors du match d'ouverture à Montréal, les Canadiens ont amassé le 7 e point de leur histoire ( 855e dans la NH). es Canadiens ont disputé le 5 octobre face aux ucks un 9e match à domicile dans la NH. es Canadiens ont disputé le octobre au Minnesota un 9e match sur la route dans la NH. es Canadiens (A. Markov) ont inscrit un,e but à domicile de leur histoire (depuis 99) le décembre contre Atlanta. es Canadiens ont remporté leur e match dans la NH le 9 décembre contre les Panthers en Floride. ith a - shootout win over the Bruins on Oct. 5, the Canadiens earned their 7,th point in franchise history (,855 in the NH). On Oct. 5 against the ucks, the Canadiens played their,9th home game in the NH. On Oct. at Minnesota, the Canadiens played their,9th NH road game. The Canadiens (A. Markov) scored their,th all-time goal at home since 99, on ecember against Atlanta. On ec. 9 at Florida, the Canadiens earned their,th win in the NH. UNE AUTRE REMONTÉE SPECTACUAIRE / ANOTHER STUNNING COMEBACK e samedi er novembre contre les Islanders, pour la troisième fois dans l histoire du club, les Canadiens ont inscrit une victoire sur la route après avoir tiré de l arrière par trois buts en troisième période. es deux autres gains de la sorte ont eu lieu le décembre 9 à Boston et le octobre à 98 au Minnesota. On Saturday, November against the New York Islanders, the Canadiens came back from a three-goal deficit on the road in the third frame to win for the third time in team history. The two previous such comebacks on the road were at Boston on ec., 9 and at Minnesota on Oct., 98.

21 RÉAISATIONS À VENIR / MIESTONE AERT Patrice Brisebois est à points du 5e rang (J.C. Tremblay) des meilleurs pointeurs chez les défenseurs dans l'histoire des Canadiens. Patrice Brisebois est à buts du e rang (G. Mantha) des meilleurs buteurs chez les défenseurs dans l'histoire des Canadiens. Patrice Brisebois est à buts de son e dans la NH. Georges araque est à passes de sa e dans la NH. Saku Koivu est à points du e rang (E. ach) des meilleurs pointeurs dans l'histoire des Canadiens. Tomas Plekanec est à passes de sa e avec les Canadiens dans la NH. Francis Bouillon est à points de son e avec les Canadiens dans la NH. Andrei Markov est à 8 points de son e avec les Canadiens dans la NH. Tom Kostopoulos est à 7 points de don e dans la NH. Patrice Brisebois is points shy of the 5th position (J.C. Tremblay) on the Canadiens' all-time defensemen point list. Patrice Brisebois is goals shy of the th position (G. Mantha) on the Canadiens' all-time defensemen goal list. Patrice Brisebois is goals shy of his th in the NH. Georges araque is assists shy of his th in the NH. Saku Koivu is points shy of the th position (E. ach)on the Canadiens' all-time point list. Tomas Plekanec is assists shy of his th with the Canadiens in the NH. Francis Bouillon is points shy of his th with the Canadiens in the NH. Andrei Markov is 8 points shy of his th with the Canadiens in the NH. Tom Kostopoulos is 7 points shy of his th in the NH. Meilleurs pointeurs en carrière parmi les défenseurs des Canadiens All-Time Canadiens efensemen Point eaders Pos. Joueur Points Pos. Player Points. Robinson 88 G. apointe 57. Harvey 7 S. Savard 5 J.C. Tremblay P. Brisebois

22 PROUESSES SCANINAVES / VIKING VAUE e décembre contre les evils, le capitaine des Canadiens Saku Koivu a pris seul le e rang des meilleurs pointeurs à vie chez les Canadiens, devancant un autre grand joueur scandinave de la NH, Mats Näslund (). e octobre dernier contre les Panthers, Saku Koivu a récolté un e point dans la NH pour devenir le e joueur d origine européenne à atteindre cette marque avec les Canadiens, et le e au total dans l histoire du club. Koivu, qui dispute une e saison avec le Tricolore dans la NH, est le septième meilleur passeur de l'histoire des Canadiens, quatre mentions d aide derrière un autre grand capitaine montréalais, Yvan Cournoyer (5). On ecember, Montreal captain Saku Koivu took sole possession of the th position on the Canadiens all-time scoring list, surpassing fellow Scandinavian great Mats Näslund (). ast October against Florida, the centreman amassed his th NH point and became the th player to reach the -point plateau with the Canadiens and the second Canadiens European-born player. Koivu, a -season season veteran with the Canadiens in the NH, is just four helpers away from Hall of Famer Yvan Cournoyer, who is currently sitting in sixth position on the teams all-time assist list with 5. Meilleurs pointeurs en carrière chez les Canadiens All-Time Canadiens Point eaders Pos. Joueur / Player MJ/GP B/G A PTS Guy afleur Jean Béliveau Henri Richard Maurice Richard arry Robinson Yvan Cournoyer Jacques emaire Steve Shutt Bernard Geoffrion Elmer ach 5 8 Saku Koivu 75 8 Mats Näslund 7 9 ickie Moore Claude Provost Mario Tremblay Guy apointe Peter Mahovlich Guy Carbonneau 9 57 Meilleurs passeurs en carrière chez les Canadiens All-Time Canadiens Assist eaders Pos. Joueur PJ Passes Pos. Player GP Assists G. afleur 9 78 J. Béliveau 5 7 H. Richard Robinson 8 5 J. emaire 85 9 Y. Cournoyer S. Koivu 75 8 M. Richard E. ach 8 G. apointe 777

23 Montreal Canadiens Tirs de barrage / Shootout Fiche des Canadiens contre... / Canadiens record against... Équipe / Team À vie / All-time Atlanta Boston Buffalo Caroline - - Columbus - - Edmonton - - Floride Nashville NY Islanders - - NY Rangers - - Ottawa Philadelphie - - Pittsburgh St. ouis Tampa Bay Toronto Total eux matchs en deux jours / Back- to- back games Match # Pointage Fiche Match # Score Fiche Game # Score Record Game # Pointage Record Buffalo - TB/SO -- Toronto - -- Columbus - TB/SO -- 8//8 vs Toronto //8 vs Philadelphie - -- St. ouis - TB/SO -- ashington //8 vs Buffalo - -- //8 vs Buffalo - P/OT -- //8 vs Carolina P- OT -- Floride Tampa Bay VB-SO -- NY Rangers 8//9 vs Toronto Atlanta //9 vs New Jersey //9 vs os Angeles //9 vs Boston Buffalo 7//9 vs Toronto ashington 9//9 vs Pittsburgh Philadelphie 8//9 vs San Jose //9 vs Ottawa NY Rangers Premières / Firsts Joueurs / Players ate Premier(e) / First A. Tanguay BUF Match / Game - CHC TOR But-Passe / Goal - Assist - CHC R. ang BUF Match / Game - CHC BUF But / Game - CHC G. araque 5 oct. vs. BOS Match / Game - CHC R.ang 5 oct. vs. ANA Passe - Assist - CHC J. Gorges nov. vs. NYI But / Goal - CHC M. Agostini déc. vs. AT But / Game - CHC-NH G. araque déc. vs. NYR Passe / Assist - CHC B. Maxwell déc. vs. SH Match / Game - CHC-NH M Pacioretty NJ Match-But / Game-Goal-CHC-NH

24 Réalisations / Milestones Joueur / Player Marque / Milestone ate A. Kovalev e point - CHC / th point - CHC PHI T. Kostopoulos e match - NH / th game - NH PHI M. Komisarek e match -CHC-NH / th game CHC-NH 8 oct. vs. PHO S. Koivu 7e rang Meilleurs passeurs histoire CHC 8 oct. vs. PHO 7th pos. All-time CHC assist list S. Koivu e point NH-CHC / th point NH-CHC oct. vs. FA A. Markov 5e match -CHC-NH / 5th game CHC-NH 5 oct. vs. ANA R. Hamrlik e passe NH / th assist NH nov. vs. BUF R. Hamrlik e match CHC / th game CHC déc. vs. AT R. Hamrlik e match - NH /,e game NH déc. vs. NYR R. ang 9e match NH / 9th game NH déc. vs. NYR A. Kovalev e match NH /,th game NH 9 déc. vs. CGY J. Gorges e match CHC / th game CHC 8 déc. vs. PHI A. Kovalev 9e point NH / 9th point NH 8 déc. vs. PHI J. Gorges e match NH / th game NH 9 FA T. Kostopoulos e match CHC / th game CHC NJ Classement cumulatif Coupe Molson Molson Cup Overall Standings Joueur / Player Oct. Nov. ec. Jan. Fév. Mars- Avril Cum. / Overall C. Price 8 A. Kostitsyn M. apierre 5 A. Tanguay - - A. Kovalev 5 T. Plekanec - 7 S. Kostitsyn - 8 J. Halak 5 - M. Agostini - - C. Higgins - - G. atendresse A. Markov - 9 R. ang - 8 S. Bégin - 7 S. Koivu 5 - J. Gorges - - T. Kostopoulos - - Tirs de pénalité / Penalty shots Carey Price : / ate Adversaire / Opponent Res. 5//8 C. Perry (ANA) Arrêt / Save Alex Tanguay : / ate Gardien / Goaltender Res. 8//8 C. ard (CAR) But / Goal G. atendresse : / ate Gardien / Goaltender Res. //8 C. ard (CAR) But / Goal

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26 a derniere fois que les canadiens... / ast time the Canadiens... Gagné en prol. au Centre Bell / on in OT at the Bell Centre //8 vs. BUF (-) Gagné en prol. à l'étranger / on in OT on the road BUF (-) Perdu en prol. au Centre Bell / ost in OT at the Bell Centre //8 vs. CAR (-) Perdu en prol. à l'étranger / ost in OT on the road SH (-5) Gagné en tirs de bar. au Centre Bell / on in a shootout at the Bell Centre //9 vs. FA (-) Gagné en tirs de bar. à l'étranger / on in a shootout on the road TB (-) Perdu en tirs de bar. au Centre Bell / ost in a shootout at the Bell Centre //8 vs. NYI (-) Perdu en tirs de bar. à l'étranger / ost in a shootout on the road CBJ (-) Ont réussi un jeu blanc au Centre Bell / Shutout an opp. at the Bell Centre //8 vs. OTT (-) Ont réussi un jeu blanc à l'étranger / Shutout an opp. on the road OTT (-) Ont subi un jeu blanc au Centre Bell / ere shutout by an opp. at the Bell Centre //8 vs. OTT (-) Ont subi un jeu blanc à l'étranger / ere shutout by an opp. on the road SH (-) Ont réussi deux jeux blancs consécutifs / Had two straight shutouts 9// - // Ont subi deux jeux blancs consécutifs / Suffered two straight shutouts 5//7 - //7 Ont réussi trois jeux blancs consécutifs / Had three straight shutouts //9 - //9 Ont subi trois jeux blancs consécutifs / Suffered three straight shutouts //9-9//9 Ont gagné matchs en soirs sur la route / won games in nights on the road 9//8 - //8 Ont inscrit cinq gains consécutifs / Had five straight wins //8 - //8 Ont subi cinq revers consécutifs / Suffered five straight losses //7 - //7 Ont inscrit six gains consécutifs / Had six straight wins // - // Ont subi six revers consécutifs / Suffered six straight losses //7-7//7 Ont marqué un but, tir de pénalité / Scored a goal on a penalty shot G.atendresse CAR Ont pris un tir de pénalité / Took a penalty shot G.atendresse CAR Ont alloué un but, tir de pénalité / Allowed a goal on a penalty shot.alfredsson - OTT Marqué 7 buts, match sur la route / Scored 7 goals, road game //7 vs. CAR (7-) Marqué 8 buts, match / Scored eight goals, game //8 vs. BOS (8-) Concédé 8 buts, match / Allowed eight goals, game BUF (5-8) Marqué 9 buts, match / Scored nine goals, game 9//9 vs. PIT (9-) Concédé 9 buts, match / Allowed nine goals, game 8//98 vs. BOS (-9) Marqué buts, match / Scored goals, game //9 vs. VAN (-) Concédé buts, match / Allowed goals, game NYR (5-) Marqué buts, match / Scored goals, game //9 vs. PIT (-) Concédé buts, match / Allowed goals, game //95 vs. ET (-) Marqué buts en av. num. dans per. / Scored PPG in period CAR st Marqué 5 buts en av. num dans match / Scored 5 PPG in game CAR Marqué quatre buts, période / Scored four goals, period //9 vs. FA (e/nd) Concédé quatre buts, période / Allowed four goals, period //7 vs. OTT (e/rd) Marqué cinq buts, période / Scored five goals, period CAR (re/st) Concédé cinq buts, période / Allowed five goals, period // vs. CAR (e/nd) Marqué six buts, période / Scored six goals, period // vs. SJS (e/nd) Concédé six buts, période / Allowed six goals, period VAN (re/st) Marqué quatre buts consécutifs / Scored four straight goals //9 vs. FA Concédé quatre buts consécutifs / Allowed four straight goals BOS Marqué cinq buts consécutifs / Scored five straight goals 9//8 vs. NYR Concédé cinq buts consécutifs / Allowed five straight goals 9//8 vs. NYR Marqué six buts consécutifs / Scored six straight goals // vs. SJ Concédé six buts consécutifs / Allowed six straight goals AT Marqué sept buts consécutifs / Scored seven straight goals // vs. PIT (8) Concédé sept buts consécutifs / Allowed seven straight goals // vs. CAR Concédé huit buts consécutifs / Allowed eight straight goals //95 vs. ET (9) Obtenu tirs ou plus, match / Had or more shots, game //9 vs. FA (5) Accordé tirs ou plus, match / Allowed or more shots, game CAR (8) Obtenu 5 tirs ou plus, match / Had 5 or more shots, game 5//8 vs ANA (5) - Accordé 5 tirs ou plus, match / Allowed 5 or more shots, game 8// vs. TOR (5) Obtenu tirs ou plus, période / Had or more shots, period 5//8 vs. ANA ( e/rd) Accordé tirs ou plus, période / Allowed or more shots, period CAR ( e/rd) Obtenu aucun tir, période / Had no shots, period HAR (e/rd) Alloué aucun tir, période / Allowed no shots, period //99 vs. CAR (e/rd) Ont marqué un tour du chapeau à Montréal / Scored a hat trick in Montreal C.Higgins-//8 vs.ott(v- ) Ont marqué un tour du chapeau à l étranger / Scored a hat trick away M. Ont accordé un tour du chapeau / ere scored a hat trick J.Spezza - OTT ( -) Ont accordé buts à un joueur / ere scored goals by the same player A. Ovechkin - //8 (P 5- OT) Ont pris part à une fusillade de 8 rondes / Took part in an 8-round shootout 7//7 V PIT Sont revenus de l arrière de 5 buts pour gagner / Overcame a 5-goal deficit to win 9//8-5 vs. NYR