| Over the past few years, the New York Rangers | | | | The biggest thing that I noticed when I looked at the |
| have consistently made the playoffs. However, they | | | | stats was the offense for the Rangers. It's really good. |
| haven't been at the top. They've been around 6th | | | | They have scored the most goals out of any team in |
| place for the last few years and made the playoffs | | | | the NHL. Marian Gaborik has already scored 6 goals |
| every year since 2005. | | | | this season and Vinny Prospal has already tagged 7 |
| This year, they're having one of the best starts in a | | | | assists. Both players have already gotten 10 points this |
| really long time. It didn't start out the way they wanted | | | | season. |
| with a loss. But, they would end up taking the next 6 | | | | Biggest Weaknesses |
| games and being tied with the Pittsburgh Penguins for | | | | The biggest problem for the Ranger right now is |
| the best record in the NHL. | | | | penalties. They have taken the 4th most amount of |
| But, why are the Rangers starting this season so | | | | penalties so far in the season with 42. 5 of those |
| much better than the last few? | | | | were major penalties. |
| Goaltending | | | | The other weakness that I see in the Rangers is |
| Henrik Lundqvist has been the starting goalie for the | | | | depth. They've got a lot of good players but they may |
| New York Rangers for a while. He's always been a | | | | be a little to one-dimensional. I think that they may be |
| huge asset for the team. | | | | relying a little too much on their first two lines. If |
| This year, he's still a huge asset. His save percentage | | | | somebody gets injured they're not going to have an |
| is around 92.3%, one of the best out of any goalie this | | | | easy time replacing them. |
| year. | | | | This'll be something to watch for as the season goes |
| I don't really think there's much else to say about the | | | | on. But, for right now, they're doing a great job, playing |
| Ranger's goalie except that he's a reliable player that | | | | good hockey, and most importantly, putting on a good |
| will be able to carry this team. | | | | show for the fans. |
| Offense | | | | |