VANCOUVER — Alain Vigneault’s Rangers have thrived on extended road trips such as this week’s Western Canada tour through Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary.
They own a staggering 32-8-2 record on road stretches through three or more stops since the ex-Canucks coach took over in New York in the fall of 2013.
In the last two-plus years, Vigneault’s Rangers have used these trips to draw closer as teammates, uniting against hostile crowds and opponents.
Emotions will run high this week, too.
On Wednesday, Vigneault will return to Vancouver, which is always special.