Maple Leafs-Rangers: Game preview

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Puck drop: 7 p.m. TV: Sportsnet 360 Radio: Sportsnet 590 The Fan

Key matchup: Henrik Lundqvist vs. Leo Komarov. Lundqvist has faced the most shots (272) and made the most saves (256) in the league and is fifth in save percentage (.941). Komarov is tied for the Leafs’ lead in goals (four) and led Toronto players against New York last season with five points (one goal, four assists).

Need to know: The Rangers are on a 3-0-2 run . . . Rookie Oscar Lindberg leads the Rangers in scoring with seven points (five goals, two assists). He is tied for first with six other players in even-strength goals with five . . . Kevin Hayes is tied with 14 others with two game-winning goals . . . Derek Stepan’s wife, Stephanie, gave birth to the couple’s first child on Tuesday . . . Ex-Leaf Victor Stalberg is day to day with a head injury, creating a spot for Emerson Etem.

Up Next: Saturday at home to Pittsburgh, 7 p.m., CBC. Kevin McGran