(AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)Tying their longest winning streak in eight seasons, thrashing the rival New Jersey Devils, getting two goals from Alexis Lafreniere and another outstanding performance from goaltender Igor Shesterkin wasn’t the difference for the New York Rangers. All they wanted to talk about was their penalty kill after a 5-1 win over the Devils on Thursday extended their winning streak to nine games. “That was great.”AdvertisementThe initial kill set the tone for the game and Zibanejad scored on a power play minutes after that kill, and the Rangers never looked back. “We got to score on so many opportunities in a power play,” Devils captain Nico Hischier said. “We weren’t sharp enough in the first power play; It was better but just couldn’t find the back of the net and it is what it is.

Source: The Express Tribune February 23, 2024 14:57 UTC