Ryan Lindgren didn’t get his name on the scoresheet, but he played an integral part in the victory and was recognized by Coach David Quinn after the game. Without a doubt, he is the most improved player on the New York Rangers this season.
The quintessential moment in the game for Lindgren was when he took on Evgeni Malkin who was planted in front of the Ranger net. It was the third period of a tie game and Lindgren didn’t let Malkin stay there as the two exchanged a series of vicious cross checks and slashes.