New York Rangers: Ups and downs prove there are still major issues

Where the success has come from

Henrik Lundqvist being the best player on the ice most nights is the simple explanation.

Lundqvist has started all but five of the Rangers contests this season. His total 28 games have him tied for second-most starts in the league. He was there for the dismal start, and has been an aspect of what has helped the Rangers turn their record around.

Yes, Pavel Buchnevich and Chris Kreider maintained their consistency despite the loss of linemate Mika Zibanejad. Sure, Jesper Fast posted seven points in 10 games and nearly doubled his point total on the season. Of course, the addition of Boo Nieves to the roster actually gave the Rangers some more depth in terms of possession in the bottom six.

But it is Henrik Lundqvist that was the anchor of the success.

Through the last 20 complete games Lundqvist played (eliminating the game against Florida where he let in three goals in the first 17 minutes and was subsequently pulled) he has posted an average .928 save percentage and won 15 of these 20.

And although Lundqvist has helped to get his team back into the running for the playoffs, there are some concerns that come with this success.