RALEIGH, N.C. — Chris Kreider had just helped the New York Rangers finally finish off the Carolina Hurricanes with a huge third-period performance when he was asked what it meant to him considering his long run with the franchise. “It means we get to play more hockey.” Kreider almost single-handedly ensured that with his final-period hat trick, which helped the …
NEW YORK — The New York Rangers got off to a strong start and didn’t need a comeback to win another elimination game. He’s been like that all year for us.” Tyler Motte and Mika Zibanejad scored in the first period, Filip Chytil had two goals in the second, and Artemi Panarin tallied in the third period to help New …
An email was sent out to 20 or so people in the NHL. “At the end of the day, he doesn’t drive 5-on-5 offense the same way the rest of the top guys do,” said one analyst. “I know he didn’t have a great year last year, but I think can get in that 2A group,” said a head coach. …
