Being paired with reigning Norris Trophy winner Adam Fox takes most of the spotlight away from defenseman Ryan Lindgren of the New York Rangers. It’s understandable, as Fox puts up high point totals and is the Rangers’ biggest driver of offense from the back end.
But while the 24-year-old Lindgren might not put up the offensive stats or do anything particularly flashy on the ice, his fit with Fox, his steadiness defensively, and his warrior-like mentality have all helped make a big difference for a Blueshirts team that has been pushed to the brink in this postseason but now somehow finds itself very much alive in a second-round series with the Carolina Hurricanes that is all even through four games.