Rangers sit atop NHL after Kreider, Strome help beat Oilers
Associated PressNEW YORK — New York Rangers coach Gerard Gallant was looking for a strong group effort against the Edmonton Oilers. Chris Kreider scored his 20th goal, Ryan Strome had a goal and two assists, and the Rangers beat the slumping Oilers 4-1 for their third straight win. “We got the lead again and just kept going.” Alexis Lafrenière and Barclay Goodrow each had a goal and an assist, and Adam Fox had two assists to help the Rangers win for the fourth time in six games. There’s lots to improve on.” The Rangers held Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl — the NHL’s top two point scorers at 53 and 52, respectively — off the scoresheet. Hopefully next game we can get one and get going.” Lafrenière got the Rangers on the scoreboard at 5:25 of the first after Koskinen left the crease to play the puck behind the net.