New York Rangers Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks were one of the best puck possession teams in all of hockey last year, and despite losing a significant chunk of their roster, their game against the New York Rangers showed that they haven't missed a beat. This is best represented by the serious negative
New York Rangers Analysis
The month ended with the New York Rangers having a scoring chance differential of -8. All of that -8, however, comes from the teams 'talent' of sending two people to the penalty box at a time. At even strength, the most important strength, the team finished with a
New York Rangers Analysis
For the second straight night, the New York Rangers allowed more than 20 scoring chances against. They allowed 22 chances to the Toronto Maple Leafs, including a season high 19 chances at even strength. The team came out lethargically in the first period, allowing the first four chances, while not
New York Rangers Analysis
In what was very much a defense optional game, the New York Rangers allowed a season high 24 chances to the Carolina Hurricanes, with 17 alone coming at even strength. They also had their two of their three worst periods of the season, with only the 3rd period against the
New York Rangers Analysis
Heading into tonight's game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the New York Rangers are coming off of one of the more inconsistent and statistically confusing games of the season. The final game tally was 17-16 in favor of the Rangers. While this makes some amount of sense in an
New York Rangers Analysis
With a little bit of down time before the New York Rangers go on a 19 games in 34 days stretch, I thought it would be a good time to take a look at the individual chances for the first 7 games of the season. Thus far the team has
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers played two excellent periods against the New Jersey Devils, outchancing the Devils 8-5 at even strength, and 16-8 overall. They then stood back and watched the Devils pull nearly even in total chances, "losing" the 3rd period 6-1 at even strength, and 8-2 total,
New York Rangers Analysis
If you still need the definition, check here. The game last night featured the New York Rangers holding the Boston Bruins to just six scoring chances at even strength, and sixteen for the game. Both totals are the lowest for a Rangers opponent this year. That's the positive.
New York Rangers Analysis
No frills today. Just the definition, some quick notes and the data. A scoring chance is defined as a clear play directed toward the opposing net from a dangerous scoring area - loosely defined as the top of the circle in and inside the faceoff dots, though sometimes slightly more
New York Rangers Analysis
In the 3-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, the New York Rangers generated their fewest chances overall this year (15), and their fewest chances at even strength (9). The worst offenders were the tandem of Matt Gilroy and Steve Eminger, both being outchanced 5-0. The best line, as has been
New York Rangers Analysis
We'll just get right into it this time, with the definition repeated again for those that are not regular readers, or didn't see the article 8 hours ago: A scoring chance is defined as a clear play directed toward the opposing net from a dangerous scoring
New York Rangers Analysis
The game versus the Buffalo Sabres saw both teams do a decent job of keeping players out of dangerous scoring area. This game was an old fashioned shootout, in part predicated by the numerous powerplays seen by both teams. As you'll see, the game featured many momentum swings,