After winning their first two games of the season and losing their next five, the Rangers have had an up and down season en route to a relatively mediocre record that has them seven points out of a wildcard playoff spot. However, they’ve managed not to lose more than two in a row since that initial skid — a streak that the Maple Leafs hope to break tonight.
During that rough start, the Rangers struggled to control shots and chances, especially so on the defensive end. That trend has improved since, but only slightly. They still sit last in the league in xGA/60 by a fair margin, while offensively they’ve managed a more middle-of-the-road 18th ranking.