#Five stats Rangers can be thankful for this season

#Five stats Rangers can be thankful for this season

“Five stats Rangers can be thankful for this season” The Rangers flew home from California on Thanksgiving Day, but the team will be back in action for practice Friday before a matinee against Connor McDavid and the Oilers on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. After playing on the road in six of their past seven…

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#Rangers know playing just ‘OK’ won’t be good enough

#Rangers know playing just ‘OK’ won’t be good enough

“Rangers know playing just ‘OK’ won’t be good enough” LOS ANGELES — Entering their 20th game of the season on Tuesday against the Kings, the Rangers have already faced their fair share of mental battles.  Not only did they start the season under the spotlight of their Eastern Conference final finish last season, but they’ve…

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#Igor Shesterkin’s return to form is reason for Rangers optimism

#Igor Shesterkin’s return to form is reason for Rangers optimism

“Igor Shesterkin’s return to form is reason for Rangers optimism” Regarding the Rangers, back above the playoff cutline while preparing for the back-to-back in LA and Anaheim on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, that will complete this trip out west: 1. There is something familiar about Igor Shesterkin beyond the Vezina-matching .935 save percentage the franchise…

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#Rangers waste Igor Shesterkin’s 29-save gem

#Rangers waste Igor Shesterkin’s 29-save gem

“Rangers waste Igor Shesterkin’s 29-save gem” SEATTLE — Goalie Igor Shesterkin buoyed the Rangers to at least a point in their 3-2 overtime loss to the Kraken on Thursday night at Climate Pledge Arena. The Rangers can’t afford to waste a spectacular performance from Shesterkin, who hasn’t been able to put forth such an effort…

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#Rangers miss too many chances in loss to Predators

#Rangers miss too many chances in loss to Predators

“Rangers miss too many chances in loss to Predators” NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Rangers persisted throughout a black-and-blue battle against the Predators, but didn’t do enough on the scoreboard.  It was a miracle that every Rangers skater played until the final minute of this 2-1 loss to the Predators, who received both their goals Saturday…

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