Bantering Points: 3/17/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe Fortunato gave his post-game thoughts on the Rangers' victory over the Blue Jackets on Saturday (BSB)

Chris Feldman recaps the Blueshirts' Sunday night defeat against the Oilers (BSB)

Rangers News:

Highlights: EDM 3, NYR 1 (5:01 video via NHL.com)

Game Recap: New York's power play struggled once again, and a third-period goal from Viktor Arvidsson stood up as the winning goal as Edmonton handed the Rangers a loss to begin their homestand (CBS Sports)

Larry Brooks notes that Sunday's loss to the Oilers as put yet another dent in the Blueshirts playoff hopes (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson relays word of New York being well aware that it cannot take its foot off the gas over the final month of the regular season (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano chatted with J.T. Miller about the unique mentality Miller brings to the ice (LoHud)

Around the NHL:

Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen received a mixed reception in his first game back in Colorado since a mid-season trade saw him depart the organization that drafted him in 2015 (NBC Sports)

Vancouver Canucks forward Filip Chytil missed his team's game against the Utah Hockey Club on Sunday with a concussion (Sportsnet)