New York Rangers at Vancouver Canucks

1. Over the past decade (since the 1999-2000 season), the Canucks are 8-1-0-0 against the Rangers, outscoring New York by a margin of 30-15. The Canucks haven't lost to the Rangers in Vancouver since October 11, 1997 (4-0-0-0).
2. The Rangers defeated Boston on Sunday, 1-0, for their second shutout of the season. New York is 2-4-1 in its last seven games, after opening 7-1-0.
3. The Canucks also are coming of their second shutout victory of 2009-10, a 3-0 whitewash of Colorado on Sunday.
4. After scoring each of his first six goals in the third period this season, Marian Gaborik has scored four times in the second period and once in the first. His second-period tally was the game's only goal on Sunday.
5. Henrik Lundqvist is 27-10-3 in his career in November, the highest winning percentage (.713) by any active goalie. His 2.14 goals against average this month also tops all active goaltenders (minimum 15 GPI).
6. Ryan Kesler now has totaled five goals, six assists, 11 points and a +5 rating in eight home games, as opposed to no goals, two assists and a -5 rating in seven games on the road.