The Rangers split with the division leading Bruins after a 4-1 matinee loss at MSG. On Friday, the Blueshirts had the winds to their backs and the fans for some extra energy as they pummeled a tired Boston team 6-2. The B’s played the Islanders the night before and looked like they were out of gas by the second period.
Without Artemi Panarin, Kaapo Kakko, Jacob Trouba, and Filip Chytil it’s going to be difficult to succeed in the rough East division. Their absence was very noticeable today.
Bruins ratchet up the physical play and close defensive gaps for the win
Alexandar Georgiev took a beating early when Nick Ritchie landed on his head in the opening few minutes of the first.