Matthew Mugno and Jonny Lazarus provide takeaways from the Ranger's fourteenth win of the season.
The New York Rangers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 this afternoon. Igor Shesterkin made 36 saves, and all three skaters on the first line recorded two points. Here are quick takeaways from the match.
Lazarus: It was huge that the first line finally got going at 5-on-5, a huge game for Mika Zibanejad to see the back of the net. Blake Wheeler was a big protagonist today on that line.
Mugno: Time to return the "Black and Blueshirt" nickname. Will Cuylle stood up to Garnet Hathaway and fought the scrappy Flyer. Jacob Trouba also took on... everyone. This team has the grit required to win a championship.
Lazarus: A much-needed bounce-back game for Igor Shesterkin. He looked comfortable in the blue paint all afternoon. The Rangers starter made 36 saves.
Mugno: New York went 11/11 on the penalty kill in the last two games. They currently have the 6th best PK in the NHL.
The Bruins lost to the Red Wings today, who have an NHL best 3 wins against Boston in the last two seasons. The Rangers can tie the Bruins for first place in the NHL with a regulation win tomorrow.