Rangers News:

Game Recap: The trio of Chris Kreider, Jesper Fast, and Mika Zibanejad ran roughshod over Nashville to the tune of ten points as the Rangers earned two points (NY Daily News)
Larry Brooks argues that Kevin Shattenkirk needs more ice time in order to avoid a redux of the Keith Yandle situation (NY Post)
Colin Stephenson notes that the plethora of overtime losses as of late are starting to wear on the Blueshirts (Newsday)
Dominick Renna believes that David Quinn and Jeff Gorton failed Lias Andersson (Elite Sports NY)
Dave Shapiro ponders how the Rangers could alleviate themselves of Brendan Smith’s problematic contract (Blue Seat Blogs)
Nicholas Zararis examines how Kevin Hayes has busted out of his slow start and emerged as an offensive force as of late (Blue Line Station)
Postgame Notes: It might have taken him seventeen (17) attempts, but David Quinn finally secured his first regulation win away from Madison Square Garden (Official Team Site)

Around the NHL:

Emily Sadler wades into the fallout of expletive-laden comments the Dallas Stars’ CEO made concerning his superstar duo of Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn (Sportsnet)
Katya Knappe relays word that the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goaltander Michael Hutchison from the Florida Panthers in exchange for a fifth round selection in the 2020 Entry Draft (Pension Plan Puppets)
John Tavares’ first reunion with his former team went poorly for him, as the Maple Leafs were shutout by a 4-0 margin at home against the New York Islanders (TSN)