Clutch Time

Good road win for the Rangers against a solid NHL team. Rangers continue their Anaheim dominance as they haven't lost a game out there since of March 2000. 

The line of Callahan-Drury-Dawes had a stirling game. I counted at least 4 intercepted passes that lead to direct scoring chances, 2 for goals. Nigel Dawes' clutch goal with 3 minutes to go in a 1-1 tie gave Tom Renney a bit of vindication for sticking with the young forward. Not only did it provide the game winner for the Rangers, it prompted a few ohhs, worthy of ESPN's Top 10 plays.

You still aren't happy with the amount of point blank chances the Rangers D gives up on a nightly basis right now, however, tonight's performance (1 GA, 3-3 PK, 20 SOG ) against a top offensive team is a step in the right direction.

Next up is L.A. Despite being 4th in Pacific, The Kings boast a solid PP and usually play the Rangers tough. We'll see if tonight's game acts as a catalyst.

Until next time...

J.W.