The most revealing thing anyone associated with the Rangers has said regarding their offensive struggles came prior to Game 2 of their second-round series …
The most revealing thing anyone associated with the Rangers has said regarding their offensive struggles came prior to Game 2 of their second-round series against Carolina. That’s when Artemi Panarin described wanting to do “some stupid s–t on the blue line,” but being hindered by the team’s conservative game plan. In light of Friday night, when the Rangers were beaten 2-0 by the Hurricanes and recorded just four high-danger chances, it’s fair to wonder whether it’s time to start taking more risks in the name of giving Carolina goaltender Antti Raanta a more serious test.
“We didn’t win the games,” coach Gerard Gallant said. “So yeah, to a point. But I don’t want us to change a whole lot.
