The 2018-2019 New York Rangers are a surprise. In fact, they may be the biggest surprise of the season so far. They were expected to play poorly in the hopes of a high draft pick, especially after the start of a rebuild last season.
Instead, as of November 29, the Rangers are just three points out of first place in the Metropolitan Division, just ahead of their cross-town rivals who have two games in hand. The Rangers are being driven by strong play from young players as well as veterans.
The most obvious performer this season has been Henrik Lundqvist, but he doesn’t produce points.