The Rangers are off to one of their worst starts in recent years, but the light at the end of the tunnel might finally be coming into view.
2-5-2 is nothing to brag about, but with Saturday’s win against Nashville, the New York Rangers have picked up points in three straight games.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 10/17/17 | vs. Pittsburgh | L 5-4 (OT) |
| Thursday, 10/19/17 | vs. New York Islanders | L 4-3 (SO) |
| Saturday, 10/21/17 | vs. Nashville | W 4-2 |
Oh, Baby!
Here’s a look back at last weeks highlights.
Pavel Buchnevich scored his first goal of the season against the Penguins on Tuesday night. At the time it tied the game at 2-2.
3️⃣ #NYR ? in the 2nd period and the Blueshirts are tied after 2! Tune in on @MSGNetworks for the 3rd period. pic.twitter.com/YCHX1rieCc
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 18, 2017
David Desharnais scored his second of the season on this beautiful deflection off of a shot by Kevin Shattenkirk against the Islanders Thursday night at MSG.
? Desharnais got #NYR on the board in the first.
Stay tuned in on @MSGNetworks. pic.twitter.com/ZPLWkrdaKn
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 19, 2017
Kevin Hayes goes old school as he takes the puck and goes coast to coast for his second goal of the season.
The Rangers have DOMINATED this third period and Kevin Hayes goes coast-to-coast to tie it at three. #NYR #Isles pic.twitter.com/RYPcmVjHOx
— Elite Sports NY (@EliteSportsNY) October 20, 2017
Jesper Fast scores his first of the year as he slips one past Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros.
Jesper Fast scored the first of 2 #NYR ?? in the first period! Blueshirts lead 2-0 after 1. Stay tuned to @MSGNetworks. pic.twitter.com/xFe2qe5dZm
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 21, 2017
Kevin Hayes skates to the net scores to give the Rangers a 2-0 lead over Nashville on Saturday.
Burned 'em on the right. Threw it way up top.
What a solo drive from @KevinPHayes12!! pic.twitter.com/IIhLump7mh
— NHL (@NHL) October 21, 2017
It’s a Power Play Goal!
The Rangers sit in 10th place in the NHL on the power play with a 22.9 percent efficiency. Last week the Rangers were 3-for-12 with the man advantage.
Who’s Hot
Kevin Hayes had two goals last week and won 50.2 percent of his faceoffs.
Who’s Not
Rick Nash continues to struggle on the scoresheet. In nine games, he has recorded just one point—one goal—and is a minus-six on the season.
Transactions
The Rangers traded Matt Puempel to Detroit for Ryan Sproul on October 21.
OFFICIAL: #NYR have acquired defenseman Ryan Sproul from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Matt Puempel. pic.twitter.com/UequedNhRg
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 21, 2017
Milestones
With Saturday’s win over Nashville, Henrik Lundqvist tied Glen Hall for ninth on the NHL’s all-time wins list with 407. Next on the list is Hall of Famer Tony Esposito, who has 423 career wins between the pipes.
Henrik Lundqvist of the @NYRangers earned his 407th career win to tie Glenn Hall for ninth on the NHL’s all-time list among goaltenders. pic.twitter.com/AgZdPqtpQi
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) October 21, 2017
Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
| Monday, 10/23/17 | vs. San Jose |
| Thursday, 10/26/17 | vs. Arizona |
| Saturday, 10/28/17 | @ Montreal |
