Post-game notes courtesy of the NYR:
Rangers 3, Blackhawks 2.
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– START ME UP – The Rangers have posted a 7-3-1 record in their last 11 regular season openers, dating back to the 2005-06 season. The Blueshirts have also earned a season-opening win on the road in at least two consecutive seasons for the first time since 1955-56 – 1957-58 (three straight).
– TOP OF THE HEAP – The Rangers have posted the best record in the NHL since Jan.