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New York Rangers: Five Keys to Defeating the Montreal Canadiens

By Alexandra Russo

Feb 21, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Montreal Canadiens left wing Phillip Danault (24) looks up at New York Rangers center Kevin Hayes (13) during a face-off in the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 21, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Montreal Canadiens left wing Phillip Danault (24) looks up at New York Rangers center Kevin Hayes (13) during a face-off in the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 18, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; New York Rangers forward Pavel Buchnevich (89) shoots during the second period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports. /

5.) Play Buchnevich Over Glass

Playing against a strong offensive team such as the Canadiens, it is of the utmost importance for the Rangers to utilize their offensive talent. They can definitely do this by playing Pavel Buchnevich over Tanner Glass.

Buchnevich, who has eight goals and 12 assists for 20 points, can produce far more than Glass. Glass is a fighter and can definitely spark the team when in need of physicality. However, playing against the Canadiens, toughness isn’t as important as skill.

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