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Post by PG67 on Nov 9, 2023 13:25:25 GMT -5
The Minnesota Wild face the New York Rangers TONIGHT at MSG
(7:05 PM ET - TV: MSG Network - Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM)
The Wild have a 5-5-2 record and with back-to-back wins, they have leaped to the middle of the Central Division. The Rangers have a 9-2-1 record and are in first place in the Metropolitan Division. Both teams look to improve within their divisions and the upcoming game should be a great one.
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Post by PG67 on Nov 9, 2023 13:32:12 GMT -5
The Rangers have points in 8-straight games (7-0-1) and are 3-1-0 at home.
In the NHL, New York has the 3rd most wins (9) and points (19).
The Rangers have the NHL’s 2nd best power play percentage (34.2%) and have scored power play goals in 10 of their first 12 games.
The Rangers’ 14 power play goals are tied for the 4th most in the league. On the flip side, the Blueshirts’ 86.1% on the PK is 9th in the league.
The Rangers have the 2nd best faceoff percentage in the NHL (54.9%).
New York has been over 50% in the faceoff circle in 10 of 12 games.
With 219 blocked shots, the Blueshirts rank 4th in the NHL.
The Blueshirts have the 4th fewest GA/GP (2.17) in the NHL and 4th fewest shots allowed per game in the NHL (27.5).
The Rangers’ defensemen have recorded 35 points, the 6th most in the NHL, and 9 goals are tied for the 2nd most.
32.4% of all points recorded this season have come from defensemen, the highest mark in the NHL.
New York is 7-1-1 when scoring first, tied for the most such wins in the NHL.
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Post by Double R on Nov 9, 2023 18:42:36 GMT -5
Louie Domingue in goal tonight for the Rangers and Dylan Garrand will be the backup. This will be an interesting game.
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Post by PG67 on Nov 9, 2023 18:43:46 GMT -5
Louie Domingue in goal tonight for the Rangers and Dylan Garrand will be the backup. This will be an interesting game. ...a huge test for the defense corps and team defense overall. |
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Post by Double R on Nov 9, 2023 19:51:04 GMT -5
I liked that first period. The Rangers had a lot of jump and their defensive game was solid once again. Domingue didn't have to do much.
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Post by PG67 on Nov 9, 2023 19:54:14 GMT -5
I liked that first period. The Rangers had a lot of jump and their defensive game was solid once again. Domingue didn't have to do much. Yup. Loved it. That was fun to watch. Although many missed opportunities, in a way.
(The forwards need to stop in front of the goalie - not at the goal line - so they can actually shoot (and maybe score) at a better angle.) No?
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Thoughts on Kaako?
Not doing much, in general.
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Post by Double R on Nov 9, 2023 20:44:15 GMT -5
I liked that first period. The Rangers had a lot of jump and their defensive game was solid once again. Domingue didn't have to do much. Yup. Loved it. That was fun to watch. Although many missed opportunities, in a way.
(The forwards need to stop in front of the goalie - not at the goal line - so they can actually shoot (and maybe score) at a better angle.) No?
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Thoughts on Kaako?
Not doing much, in general.
He really isn't, unfortunately. His production has been anemic. |
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Post by RWB75 on Nov 9, 2023 20:48:42 GMT -5
Thoughts on Kaako?
Not doing much, in general.
Im starting to believe he's a bust or could it be the Rangers screwing up high picks as usual? |
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Post by Double R on Nov 9, 2023 20:59:09 GMT -5
Thoughts on Kaako?
Not doing much, in general.
Im starting to believe he's a bust or could it be the Rangers screwing up high picks as usual? Well those two things are obviously linked. |
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Post by exref on Nov 9, 2023 21:33:48 GMT -5
Game Observations
1) Nice comeback in the third period after a bad second.
2) They passed up some good shots early in the game which they haven't been doing.
3) Nice to have three goalies that can play. Domingue was solid.
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Post by Double R on Nov 9, 2023 22:06:13 GMT -5
Very nice victory against a solid Minnesota team. Domingue was fantastic in goal for the Blueshirts. Wheeler finally removed his picture from the side of the milk carton and nets his first goal as a Ranger. Laffy and Trocheck with 3-point games, Breadman with a goal and an assist. We outplayed Minnesota in the first and third periods and spotted them the 2nd period. Good win.
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Post by Nicky22 on Nov 9, 2023 22:44:06 GMT -5
I thought for a little while in the 2nd period, this game was going to be a repeat of Saturday. Glad to see they took back over in the 3rd and win the game. Also, glad to see another team besides the Rangers lose to a 3rd string goalie. Keep up the good play Laffy! He's getting rewarded for it too.
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Post by Double R on Nov 9, 2023 22:56:51 GMT -5
As of right now, the Rangers are tied for the second best record in the NHL. Full marks to Peter Laviolette for implementing the right system for the Rangers and credit to the players for buying into it.
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Post by nyrfan16 on Nov 10, 2023 1:42:26 GMT -5
I was cussing out Wheeler on the same shift he scored the goal. Must have heard me.
Finally, a shift from KK where he able to hang onto the puck down low and make a play. Bonino didn't score, but I hope KK remembers and we start seeing more from him.
Trocheck is making a case for staying up on the second line when Chytil comes back. Who knows, maybe Chy will get KK going if he starts out on the third line.
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Post by Double R on Nov 10, 2023 12:58:43 GMT -5
I was cussing out Wheeler on the same shift he scored the goal. Must have heard me. Finally, a shift from KK where he able to hang onto the puck down low and make a play. Bonino didn't score, but I hope KK remembers and we start seeing more from him.Trocheck is making a case for staying up on the second line when Chytil comes back. Who knows, maybe Chy will get KK going if he starts out on the third line. The fact that that shift from Kakko stood out shows just how unimpressive his play has been so far this season. We're searching with a fine toothed comb for anything positive from him. |
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