Even more concerning was how many times they failed to score a single goal on home ice, ultimately being shut out seven times at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers also set a new NHL scoreless record for their first three home games, during which they failed to light the lamp once.
It’s been an offseason of change for the franchise, who traded away forward Vincent Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth, while also acquiring scoring forward Pavel Dorofeyev and backup goalie Joonas Korpisalo.
But have the Rangers done enough to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for what would be the first time since 2024?
The New York Rangers Have Been Given An Optimistic Outlook
GettyGabe Perreault of the New York Rangers.He included the Rangers in his list of clubs he expects to be playing beyond the 82nd game of the regular season next spring thanks in large part to the acquisition of Dorofeyev, Panthers.
Vin Santoro Names One Rangers Player Who Must Step Up
He also noted that one player who must elevate his performance is former first overall draft pick Alexis Lafreniere, who has yet to meet the burden of expectations that come with being the first name called off the draft board.“With supportive linemates, Dorofeyev is set to shine, but one player who must step up this season is Alexis Lafreniere. Despite being the first overall pick, Lafreniere has yet to meet those high expectations, and this year could be crucial for his development.”
The Rangers are set to open Training Camp next month, and will play the rival New Jersey Devils in their exhibition opener on Sept. 21.
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