The New York Rangers have had surprising starts to last season and this season. Last season was surprising because of the Rangers’ poor play. This season is surprising because of how well the Rangers are playing.
As we reach the quarter mark of the season, we analyze every team’s play thus far. The playoff picture is shaping up and preseason predictions are tested.
Having said that, comparing the Rangers’ record this year so far to this time last season is intriguing. Let’s take a look at both records (as of November 20th)
Record at Thanksgiving 2017: 11-9-2
Record as of November 20, 2018: 11-8-2
These records are basically identical.