The Rangers may have gone 0-2-1 this week, but this record does not tell the whole story. They often had the edge in play through these three games and deserved a better fate. Unfortunately due to scoring struggles and small mistakes, they went without a win.
Rangers defense much improved
One component of the Rangers’ play that is noticeably better from last year is their defensive zone coverage. Last season, their defense too often had holes due to players being out of position. Sometimes it even appeared that their defensemen and forwards alike were a bit unsure of the d-zone structure to begin with.