The Rangers coughed up a three goal lead to the Dallas Stars the other night, and despite playing well, managed just a point in the loss. It was more of the same from the Rangers, as porous defense hung their goalie out to dry despite an improved offensive showing. This looks like it’s the current state with the Rangers. Hope to outscore the opponent or hope the goalie steals one.
Igor Shesterkin returning is a big deal for the Rangers. He should be able to make that one additional save that either preserves a lead or keeps the Rangers in it. I was hoping the games without him would wake the defense up, but clearly that wasn’t the case. Maybe having him back means they can comfortably outscore their opponents.
Devils Lines
Timo Meier-Nico Hischier-Stefan Noesen
Ondrej Palat-Jack Hughes-Jesper Bratt
Paul Cotter-Justin Dowling-Dawson Mercer
Tomas Tatar-Curtis Lazar-Nathan Bastian
Brendan Dillon-Dougie Hamilton
Jonas Siegenthaler-Jonathan Kovacevic
Luke Hughes-Brett Pesce
Jacob Markstrom gets the start.
Rangers Lines
Artemi Panarin-Vincent Trocheck-Alexis Lafreniere
Will Cuylle-Mika Zibanejad-Reilly Smith
Brett Berard-Jonny Brodzinski-Arthur Kaliyev
Adam Edstrom-Sam Carrick-Matt Rempe
Ryan Lindgren-Adam Fox
K’Andre Miller-Will Borgen
Urho Vaakanainen-Braden Schneider
Igor Shesterkin gets the start.
Crazy Prediction: Kaliyev has a multi point night.
Game time is 7pm.
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