Jump To Top of League Standings & Jonathan Quick Exceeding Expectations So Far
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In today’s edition, we look at the Rangers’ jump to the top of the league standings, how Jonathan Quick is exceeding expectations & more!
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Rangers Beat Bruins 7-4, Jump to Top of League Standings
November 26, 2023 by Brendan Azoff
It was a highly anticipated clash between the two titans of the East in a post-Thanksgiving matinee between the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers. Coming into the contest, the Bruins’ 14-2-3 record was good for first in the Eastern Conference and NHL, while the Rangers’ 14-3-1 record was right on their heels.
The contest lived up to the hype, with both teams flexing their muscles at different times. When one team looked to be in control of the game, the opponent would increase their play, making it a back-and-forth affair until the Rangers ultimately pulled away, defeating Boston 7-4 and improving their record to a now league-best 15-3-1. After the victory over the Bruins, the Rangers’ 31 points in 19 games gives them the best point percentage in the league at .816. Let’s look at Saturday’s (Nov. 25) thrilling matchup and victory for the Rangers.
Rangers’ Jonathan Quick Exceeding Expectations
November 25, 2023 by Lucas Standel
When the New York Rangers signed Jonathan Quick to be the new backup goalie to Igor Shesterkin, most fans were concerned because Quick’s best days were behind him and his recent play the past few seasons have proven that. The Vegas Golden Knights even decided to play Adin Hill over him in the playoffs and it led them to a Stanley Cup victory.
After a tough showing in the preseason, fans had little faith in Quick going into the regular season. After looking good during his first start with the team against the Seattle Kraken, he has been able to keep up his performances and so far this season, he has proven to be one of, if not the best backup goaltender currently in the NHL.
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 23
November 23, 2023 by Matthew Zator
A pair of Hockey Hall of Famers scored their 600th goals on this date in National Hockey League history. There were also countless memories for both teams in New York City, and the hockey world mourned the passing of one of the all-time great head coaches. So, let’s hop aboard the THW time machine to revisit all the best moments from Nov. 23.