- Just what the doctor ordered to get off the 3-game snide. The Rangers got back to basics and it paid off tremendously for them.
- Marian Gaborik notched another 2 goals, tying Anze Kopitar for the league lead with 10. However, you must hold your breath until we find out why Gaborik limped off in the 3rd to the locker room and did not return.
- King Henrik showed no ill effects to the slight foot injury he suffered in Montreal on Saturday, allowing only 2 goals.
- Brandon Dubinsky nearly made up for his mediocre game in Montreal with his great set-up for Gaborik’s 1st goal. Nearly.
- The Young Guns (Enver Lisin, Artem Anisimov) both got on the score sheet with goals. It has to especially feel good for Lisin to score against the team that traded him away. If you’re keeping score, Lisin has 8 points so far (3 goals, 5 assists) and Lauri Korpikoski (the player sent to Phoenix for Lisin) has 0 points. Steal?
- Michael Del Zotto is a godsend to the Rangers PP. 2 more assists puts him at 11 points, leading all rookies in scoring.
- Christopher Higgins had an encouraging game tonight in response to his lackluster game plus benching in Montreal. You can almost feel how close he is to getting his 1st goal.
- How long before we see the real Chris Drury? I understand he is the captain and that, while his defensive game has been solid, he has shown barely any offense. If Tortorella wants to stay true to his word, Drury needs to have his time reduced until he finds his game.
- Think there’s any correlation between Donald Brashear’s absence and the Rangers 3-game losing streak? Despite his play not being up to par while in the lineup, the Rangers broke their losing streak with his return to the lineup.
Next Game: NYR heads to Nassau to face the Islanders Wed. night 7:00pm
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