Fresh off two losses where the Rangers looked inept for 100 minutes in a row, the conversation has shifted to the Rangers’ inability to generate scoring chances. It’s actually a relatively alarming trend that has been silenced by a few well placed scoring outbursts. To be more specific, there were five (3/4 & 3/6 vs NJD, 3/13 vs BOS, 3/17 & 3/25 vs PHI) where the Rangers looked to be generating chances at will. Those stick out in our minds, but the reality is that throughout March, the Rangers have been bad offensively.
The Hot Hand
As Rob Luker pointed out over the weekend, the Rangers are finally getting their scoring touch back.