Bantering Points: 4/13/17

The Rangers shocked the hockey world winning Game 1 against the Montreal Canadiens thanks to a shutout from Henrik Lundqvist and an insurance goal from Michael Grabner. Yeah, those were definitely the two major factors in the team's win, so let's move on. With New York only 15 wins away from the Stanley Cup now, it might be a good time to start mapping out the parade route down the Canyon of Heroes. Anyway, here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

• Highlights, NYR 2, MTL 0 (4:22 Video via NHL.com)
• Steve Zipay recaps the action from yesterday's action at the Bell Centre (Newsday)
• Justin Tasch argues that if Henrik Lundqvist can replicate his play from last night, than the Rangers are capable of beating anybody (NY Daily News)
• Larry Brooks hears from Antti Raanta about what the Finnish netminder does to stay sharp and ready to enter the game during the playoffs (NY Post)
• Jess Rubenstein delivers a prospect update, with bits on Ryan Gropp, Tim Gettinger, and more (Blueshirt Bulletin)
• Scott Charles offers his thoughts on last night's 2-0 win in Montreal (Blueshirt Bulletin)
• Aruny Siv presents the view from across the border (Habs Eyes On The Prize)
• Kevin Baumer examines whether the Rangers or Canadiens have the edge in forward depth (Blue Seat Blogs)
• Dan Miceli ponders if a handful of current Blueshirts' days on Broadway are numbered (Blue Line Station)
• Brandon Cohen relays his thoughts on the Rangers' current state of affairs (Blue Line Station)
• Postgame Notes: If they ever make a movie about Henrik Lundqvist, he should be played by Bill Murray (Official Team Site)
• Postgame Action: New York heading into the locker room,(0:39) Alain Vigneault,(2:11) Tanner Glass,(0:43) Ryan McDonagh,(1:23) Henrik Lundqvist,(1:19) and Part 1 of the Stanley Cup Puzzle (0:10) (Official Team Site)/

Around the NHL:

• Elliotte Friedman authors another edition of 30 Thoughts (Sportsnet)
• Darren Dreger reports that former Florida Panthers bench boss Gerard Gallant will be named the first head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights (TSN)
• Josh Cooper passes along word that Los Angeles Kings forward Jarome Iginla doesn't plan on retiring (Puck Daddy)
• Sean McIndoe breaks down how to deal with the scores of insufferable Toronto Maple Leafs. That's a bit redundant, but you get the point (The Hockey News)
• Taylor Baird writes that former St. Louis Blues coach is set to succeed Lindy Ruff as head coach of the Dallas Stars (Defending Big D)/