Bantering Points: 1/18/25

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Andrew Crane points to Chris Kreider's game-winning goal on Thursday as something that can hopefully be a spark for the Blueshirts' longest tenured player (NY Post)

Crane also discussed the different brand of hockey New York has played throughout its ongoing six game point streak (NY Post)

Stan Fischler gives his take on how the Rangers should approach the trade deadline (The Hockey News)

Remy Mastey notes that Kreider regained his spot on the top power play unit following a brief demotion off of the top group (The Hockey News)

Jackie Daly ponders whether or not New York can realistically push for a playoff spot (MSN)

Around the NHL:

The Edmonton Oilers agreed to a pro-rated one-year, $1 million contract with defenseman John Klingberg (TSN)

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedelijkovic become the first goaltender in history to score a goal in the NHL, AHL, and ECHL, as well as the first NHL goalie to record a goal and an assist in the same game in Pittsburgh's 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday (Sportsnet)

Sean Allen releases his latest league power ranking with all teams over halfway through their 2024-25 campaign (ESPN)