Bantering Points: 1/2/18
Here are today’s news and links:
Rangers News:
- Highlights: NYR 3, BUF 2 (4:49 video via NHL.com)
- Game Recap: J.T. Miller’s overtime heroics earned the Rangers a second point on the road in Flushing (CBS)
- Larry Brooks discusses how in spite of the Winter Classic’s goal to be universally nostalgic, not all players had similar experiences growing up (NY Post)
- Steve Zipay goes in-depth on Henrik Lundqvist’s performance outdoors and Jesper Fast’s unexpected return from injury (Newsday)
- Michael Delasandro lists the top five moments from New York’s previous outdoor games (Blue Line Station)
- Frank Curto passes along video of the Rangers taking batting practice at Citi Field prior to yesterday’s game (Elite Sports NY)
- Media Availability: Alain Vigneault,(2:37) Henrik Lundqvist,(7:48) Brady Skjei,(1:17) Mats Zuccarello,(1:21) and J.T. Miller (0:54) (Official Team Site)/
Around the NHL:
- Sean Leahy reports that former NHLer’s Brian Gionta, James Wisnewski, Mark Arcobello, and Matt Gilroy headline the list of players that will be skating for the United States in the 2018 Olympic Games (NBC Sports)
- Eric Engels explains why both Max Pacioretty and his Montreal Canadiens would benefit from the two sides parting ways prior to next month’s trade deadline (Sportsnet)
- Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson, and Boston Bruins forward David Backes have been named the league’s Three Stars of the Week (TSN)
- Dave Holcomb reports that after scoring 28 points in 29 AHL games, the Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Daniel Sprong (drafted five spots after Ryan Gropp, he of 10 points in 27 AHL games) in search of a much-needed offensive spark (FanRag)/