New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) scores against Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer as center Chandler Stephenson (9), defenseman Ryker Evans (41) and Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) look on during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
SEATTLE (AP) — Alexis Lafreniere and Zac Jones scored as the New York Rangers beat the Seattle Kraken 2-0 on Sunday night.
Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots for his second straight shutout and 62nd of his career. Quick has won all five of his starts as the backup to Igor Shesterkin.
Philipp Grubauer had 21 saves for the Kraken, who snapped a four-game winning streak.
Lafreniere got the opening goal with 2:30 left in the second period. Artemi Panarin’s pass from the left boards found Lafreniere at the left side of the net behind Grubauer for an easy goal. The assist extended Panarin’s point-scoring streak to seven games.
Jones added a second goal about three minutes into the third period.
New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) stops a shot from Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) as Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Takeaways
Rangers: New York has scored first in 10 of 16 games this season, and are a perfect 10-0-0 in those games.
Kraken: Seattle has now been shut out four times in 19 games.
Key moment
Jones started the rush that led to his goal in the defensive zone, then took a pass from Kaapo Kakko in the left circle to finish the sequence. Jones’ shot snuck through Grubauer’s right shoulder, a miscue in what was otherwise a strong game for the Seattle goalie.
New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) stops a shot from Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Key stat
The Rangers are now 6-0-1 all-time against Seattle.
Up next
The Rangers travel to Vancouver on Tuesday for the second of a four-game road trip. The Kraken conclude a six-game home stand on Wednesday against Nashville.
New York Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller (79) collects the puck as Seattle Kraken left wing Brandon Tanev collides with Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) greets the bench after scoring against the Seattle Kraken during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)Seattle Kraken left wing Brandon Tanev collides with New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) after losing the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) reacts after a goal by the New York Rangers during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) celebrates his goal against Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)New York Rangers left wing Will Cuylle (50) sends Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans (41) into the boards during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)New York Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller (79) and Seattle Kraken left wing Andre Burakovsky (95) vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)New York Rangers center Jonny Brodzinski (22) watches his shot against Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) get deflected during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) and Seattle Kraken left wing Brandon Tanev (13) vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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