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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
Be careful what you wish for. A famous, and yet, very accurate warning for those who think short-term and don't look too far into the future. So what's this have to do with Brandon Dubinsky and Ryan Callahan? A lot, actually. When we think about either
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
Through eight games played this season, Brian Boyle has arguably been one of the best forwards for the New York Rangers. At 6-foot-7, 244 pounds, Brian is not expected to hold a major role on this team with all of the talent present beyond him. He still may not be
New York Rangers Analysis
John Buccigross is one of the few Sportscenter guys that truly know hockey and his weekly columns are usually good to get me through 10 to 15 minutes of some boring lecture at school. This week, though, he claimed that "New York teams need small-town mentality," and little
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
When you look at the previous decade, the Rangers and Devils have followed two different paths when constructing rosters. The Devils always kept that same core, while inserting a new young player every year in place of a departed veteran. The system always worked, and the Devils kept winning with
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,
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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