Jan Levine: Rangers find way to notch 3-2 shootout win over Avalanche Team ends MacKinnon’s home point streak

Rangers have a real chance to win the East, get home ice and play someone like Detroit, Washington or Philly in round 1 as a second wild card. Really would be huge to hold this spot

Rangers have a real chance to win the East, get home ice and play someone like Detroit, Washington or Philly in round 1 as a second wild card. Really would be huge to hold this spot
- TPC

Going back to the previous blog…

Jones looks like he’s a solid fit to this defense moving forward. I give the Rangers and especially Jones a ton of credit for being patient and trusting the process. Many times before we would have traded this player at the deadline for a rental. No reason why he can’t be a 3rd pair defenseman regardless of his size. His offensive instincts and his game defensively has matured beyond belief. His confidence is growing with each and every shift. Watching Colorado last night and see how quick and agile Girard is with the puck. He reminds me so much of what Jones can be. I’m extremely happy for the kid and definitely someone who has been an unsung hero here down the stretch. I would keep him in the lineup over Gus when everyone is healthy but don’t think Lavy will do that.

Going back to the previous blog…

Jones looks like he’s a solid fit to this defense moving forward. I give the Rangers and especially Jones a ton of credit for being patient and trusting the process. Many times before we would have traded this player at the deadline for a rental. No reason why he can’t be a 3rd pair defenseman regardless of his size. His offensive instincts and his game defensively has matured beyond belief. His confidence is growing with each and every shift. Watching Colorado last night and see how quick and agile Girard is with the puck. He reminds me so much of what Jones can be. I’m extremely happy for the kid and definitely someone who has been an unsung hero here down the stretch. I would keep him in the lineup over Gus when everyone is healthy but don’t think Lavy will do that.
- Awolff9

He should be playing heavy minutes the rest of the way. Don’t overuse guys like fox, Miller and Lindgren

Rangers have a real chance to win the East, get home ice and play someone like Detroit, Washington or Philly in round 1 as a second wild card. Really would be huge to hold this spot
- TPC

So who else is worried about tomorrows game against the Yotes besides me? lol They just put up an 8 spot against the hottest team. Gotta make sure we stay on our toes and dictate the pace of play.

He should be playing heavy minutes the rest of the way. Don’t overuse guys like fox, Miller and Lindgren
- TPC

I think the Rangers are 100% going for that presidents trophy and Lavy will do whatever he’s got to do to win these games down the stretch. I think Lindgren was honestly ready a week ago but think they held him back more than we think. The guy is made of iron it’s crazy.

So who else is worried about tomorrows game against the Yotes besides me? lol They just put up an 8 spot against the hottest team. Gotta make sure we stay on our toes and dictate the pace of play.
- Awolff9

No one worries me right now. Rangers just need to play their game and not down to opponents

suddenly Dallas has become the biggest competition for the Prez trophy

Arizona playing very well lately, tomorrow wont be easy

Some avs fans/writers are convinced MacK was robbed of his point and I’m not 100% on the rule but it looked like lindgren just straight up shot the puck in under Shesty. That has no business counting as an assist

Pretty fun game to watch, both teams playing really well.

Some avs fans/writers are convinced MacK was robbed of his point and I’m not 100% on the rule but it looked like lindgren just straight up shot the puck in under Shesty. That has no business counting as an assist
- picklerick

I always thought if its an own goal the only point/goal goes to the last opposing player to touch it

For all the crap he’s gotten, starting to get more optimistic about Kakko again. He’s had more confidence with the puck the last handful of games, even some little dangles. That’s not something he’s done much of in the past. Could see him having a big postseason.

For all the crap he’s gotten, starting to get more optimistic about Kakko again. He’s had more confidence with the puck the last handful of games, even some little dangles. That’s not something he’s done much of in the past. Could see him having a big postseason.
- TC88

Kakko looks like a real good 3rd liner who can fill in higher if needed it. I doubt he will be the player we thought we were getting, never know, but definitely a decent player

Kakko looks like a real good 3rd liner who can fill in higher if needed it. I doubt he will be the player we thought we were getting, never know, but definitely a decent player
- mdw7413

Exactly. Maybe 25-30 goals, 50 points. Solid at both ends, just need to accept that he is who he is. But every team needs a player like him. At least he won’t break the bank, Drury should lock him up at $3.5 - $4M for as long as he can. Similar to Chytil but should be a bit less.

Thank you Igor.

Thank you Igor.
- blacksheep1

Thats some bullpoop. Did Colorado maybe have a slight advantage, yeah, but overall pretty even game.

Pretty sound game. I think, anyway, lol. I didn't start watching until after 1am.
Some weak plays that cost us goals and own zone time against. But, overall we are a confident bunch!!!
One thing that is concerning to me is the return of the revolving door at 1RW. The last 4 or 5 games Roslovic has brought speed and not much else.

The #NYR have held Nathan MacKinnon and David Pastrnak to no points in the past week.

They also ended MacKinnon’s 35-game home point streak and 19-game point streak tonight.

They’ve been holding the superstars quiet

— Will Cohen (@WillMCohen) March 29, 2024

Thats some bullpoop. Did Colorado maybe have a slight advantage, yeah, but overall pretty even game.
- mdw7413

I hear ya, especially given our 1st period. But, they really got through to and turned away by Igor in the 3rd. Shots 41-25 is probably always going to give a skewed stat pack on these charts.

Thats some bullpoop. Did Colorado maybe have a slight advantage, yeah, but overall pretty even game.
- mdw7413

I mean igor had to make 39 saves. that's not an analytic, that just a hard cold counting stat.

Thats some bullpoop. Did Colorado maybe have a slight advantage, yeah, but overall pretty even game.
- mdw7413

Agreed. That game resembled a Hurricanes game in that the Avs threw everything to the net any chance they could which skews how charts view games. That game was about as even as it gets between two top teams in the league.

The last four Rangers Avs games have all went to OT/SO

I mean igor had to make 39 saves. that's not an analytic, that just a hard cold counting stat.
- blacksheep1

Yeah I get that, but shots are not always "good" shots. Igor was great but Georgi made some great saves too. I dont think it was as skewed as the ASS-O-Meter.

Agreed. That game resembled a Hurricanes game in that the Avs threw everything to the net any chance they could which skews how charts view games. That game was about as even as it gets between two top teams in the league.

The last four Rangers Avs games have all went to OT/SO
- NYR11

Agreed

Kreider having a quiet 34 goal season so far.

Yeah I get that, but shots are not always "good" shots. Igor was great but Georgi made some great saves too. I dont think it was as skewed as the ASS-O-Meter.
- mdw7413

That map below the meter and the map below the numbers on NST are location maps where shots and shot attempts are tracked.