The brisk air has officially befallen New York, and the Rangers welcomed the chill, along with a crowd of fans, during an open practice on Saturday in Central Park.
Not even a bitter breeze could sour the day for the Rangers, who had their friends and family congregate at Lasker Rink to enjoy the way hockey was originally played, outdoors. Season ticket holders filled the stands and other fans congregated by the fence to catch a glimpse of their 2019-20 Rangers.
“I mean, you compare this to going to the practice rink like we do every day, this is, I think, exciting for everyone,” Henrik Lundqvist said after practice concluded.