Lafrenière continuing his breakthrough season as a solid contributor for Rangers in NHL playoffs
7 months ago

Lafrenière continuing his breakthrough season as a solid contributor for Rangers in NHL playoffs

Associated Press  

After a breakthrough regular season, Alexis Lafrenière has continued to be a solid contributor for the New York Rangers in their run to the Eastern Conference final. “There’s always, always a lot of pressure on these young guys to come in and have an impact right away,” Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad said. just the way he’s been able to work, it’s been amazing.” Lafrenière was shuffled among various linemates in his first three years, including playing with fellow youngsters Filip Chytil and Kaapo Kakko on the “Kid Line.” This season, new coach Peter Laviolette put him with Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck. Panarin had an MVP-caliber season with 49 goals and 71 assists to help the Rangers earn the Presidents’ Trophy for the NHL’s best record, and Trocheck had 25 goals and 52 assists to finish second on the team with 77 points. Unbelievable player, we’re just incredibly happy to have him.” The Rangers, seeking their first Stanley Cup Final appearance in 10 years and first championship since 1994, are in the conference finals for the second time in three years.

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