Rangers play the Kraken following Panarin's 2-goal showing
Seattle Kraken (13-14-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Rangers (14-10-1, in the Metropolitan Division)
New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the Seattle Kraken after Artemi Panarin scored two goals in the Rangers' 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
New York has a 14-10-1 record overall and a 7-5-1 record on its home ice. The Rangers have a 5-2-1 record in games decided by a goal.
Seattle is 13-14-1 overall and 6-8-0 in road games. The Kraken have a -2 scoring differential, with 81 total goals scored and 83 allowed.
Sunday's game is the second time these teams meet this season. The Rangers won the previous matchup 2-0. Panarin scored two goals in the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Adam Fox has 20 assists for the Rangers. Panarin has five goals and four assists over the last 10 games.
Chandler Stephenson has two goals and 15 assists for the Kraken. Shane Wright has scored five goals and added two assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 4-6-0, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.7 assists, 3.9 penalties and 8.1 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.
Kraken: 4-6-0, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.8 assists, 1.9 penalties and 4.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.
INJURIES: Rangers: None listed.
Kraken: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.