As the New York Rangers started shooting and scoring in the third period on New Year’s Eve, they didn’t take down the Edmonton Oilers but they did take out Oscar Klefbom. The Oilers played farm call-up defenceman William Lagesson 12 minutes against the Rangers, his first NHL game. “It was a hard game to assess (big lead, late rally by Rangers). The Rangers love Strome, second on their team in points to Artemi Panarin. This ’n that: The Oilers like New Year’s Eve games but the Rangers haven’t had one since 1989 when Phil Esposito was coaching them.

Source: National Post January 02, 2020 01:41 UTC