Many preseason prognosticators predicted that the aging New York Rangers may be in danger of a serious dropoff this season. So far, the men from MSG have proven them wrong, as their home-heavy schedule has gotten them off to a 5-2-0 start.
Unsurprisingly, the key to their success has been starting netminder Henrik Lundqvist, who has allowed just over two goals per game in his six starts. Throw in the fantastic early returns from the signing of free agent college player Jimmy Vesey (four goals, one assist), and the Rangers are off to their best seven game start since the 2009-2010 season.