The next test for the Rangers’ perfect home record — the next possibility to play spoiler to a start nearing the point of being a historic one — will involve a pair of Garden returns.
Former New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette and star forward Artemi Panarin will return to Madison Square Garden on Monday with the Los Angeles Kings. The matchup presents a challenge to New York's undefeated 6-0-0 home record. Laviolette is visiting the Garden for the first time since being fired, while Panarin is making his second appearance as an opposing player since his trade to Los Angeles last season.
The Rangers have excelled at home, averaging 4.83 goals per game at the Garden, and can achieve their first 7-0-0 home start since 1990-91 with a victory. The Kings enter the contest with two wins in nine games. Meanwhile, Rangers defenseman Adam Fox is set to skate in his 500th career NHL game.
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