New York Rangers Analysis
I took a look at individual chances over the first seven games. Since it coincides with the quarter pole of the season, I thought it would be a good take a look at the chances after 21 games, which concluded with the game last weekend against the Minnesota Wild. Thus
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The final tally for this game was a win for the New York Rangers, 16-15. The real story was something else. They lost 14-12 at even strength, despite trailing for the entire second half of the game. 8 of their 12 ES chances came after the game was already 4-0
New York Rangers Analysis
In what was arguably their best defensive performance to date, the New York Rangers held the Minnesota Wild to just 7 even strength chances, 3 of which came during the final minutes with the game long since decided. From top to bottom, they did an excellent job of keeping the
New York Rangers Analysis
Unlike the first game against the Boston Bruins, the New York Rangers found ample opportunity to score goals, but were denied early late and often by Tim Thomas. The final tally shows a fairly decisive 21-14 edge to the Rangers, but the wonders of score effects reared their ugly head
New York Rangers Analysis
They won! I wanted to make sure I got at least one positive note in, as this game was the polar opposite of the game against the Edmonton Oilers. The New York Rangers allowed a whopping 32 total chances to the Pittsburgh Penguins, by far and away their highest total
New York Rangers Analysis
The results for this game should surprise no one. The New York Rangers posted season highs in chances (25), even strength chances (24), differential (+12), and even strength differential (+15). The team was able to capitalize on several miscues by the young Edmonton Oilers team and turn them into breakaways
New York Rangers Analysis
Although the scoreboard did not necessarily reflect it, for the second straight night the New York Rangers played a wide open game, this time against the Buffalo Sabres. The ultimate tally was 24-21 in favor of the Rangers, however this was primarily on the strength of a season high 10
New York Rangers Analysis
Thanks in large part to an early 5 on 3 that helped the Rangers rebound, the final tally of chances between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers ended with a very close 22-20 victory for the Capitals. At even strength however, the Caps dominated 18-11, on the strength of
New York Rangers Analysis
In one of the more deceptive outcomes of the season, the New York Rangers hammered the St. Louis Blues in chances, finishing the game with a 17-9 total advantage, and a 12-7 even strength advantage. These advantages come mostly in the fact that once they obtained the lead, the Blues
New York Rangers Analysis
In a game marred by defensive miscues and a goal from a sharp angle, the final totals for the game between the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers ended with the Rangers winning the scoring chance battle 14-13, and 10-7 at even strength. This was mostly caused by the 5-3
New York Rangers Analysis
In a game where the New Jersey Devils dominated on the dot and dominated in shots, the two teams ended up dead even in scoring chances at 17-17 apiece. Much like the first game against the Devs, the New York Rangers lost the even strength battle, but generated many (well,
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ESPN's spectacular overwhelming hockey coverage provided some very interesting insight into the Cigar's mentality. Courtesy of Pierre LeBrun: "Fans, for the most part, aren't very patient," Sather said. Ok, so I cherry-picked a quote out of an article built around a much