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New York Rangers: Five silver linings after elimination

By Alexandra Russo

May 4, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates after scoring a goal against Ottawa Senators goalie Mike Condon (1) with teammates during the third period of game four of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 4, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates after scoring a goal against Ottawa Senators goalie Mike Condon (1) with teammates during the third period of game four of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 20, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New York Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad (93) reacts with teammates Mats Zuccarello (36) and Kevin Hayes (13) after defeating the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime in game five of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports /

1.) This New York Rangers’ Team has a Large Window

It’s not just a large window. It’s an incredibly open window! This team has seen playoff loss after playoff loss. However, as the saying goes, “You must first lose before you can win.”

The depth that this team has makes it such that their skill level is unmatched by most teams in the entire NHL. Their speed helps them match up against other Eastern Conference teams such as the Capitals (who again failed to make it to the Conference Finals) and the Pittsburgh Penguins…once the defense gets better, that is.

The Rangers also possess a style of play that is similar to “Western Conference” hockey, as the term has been coined. If the Rangers are able to get to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2018, they can definitely win it all. After all, they matched up well against the Western Conference this past season, as well.

Next: New York Rangers: Why 2018 will end with a Stanley Cup victory

As always, there is hope for this team. Next year could definitely be the year for the Rangers.

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