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After slow start, Rangers rookie Alexis Lafreniere is happy with his recent play

Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the Rangers looks on against the Washington Capitals during the second period at Capital One Arena on February 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. Credit: Getty Images/Patrick Smith

With a goal and two assists in his last four games, Alexis Lafreniere is starting to show Rangers fans what they expected when he was drafted first overall last October.

He’s seeing it, too.

"I think I like the way I’ve played recently," Lafreniere said after practice on Monday. "I had not the best start, I would say, but I’m getting more comfortable out there.