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New York Rangers: Predicting the 18-19 season month by month

By Jack Milewski

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 07: Ryan Spooner #23 of the New York Rangers skates the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers on April 7, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 07: Ryan Spooner #23 of the New York Rangers skates the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers on April 7, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 20: Pavel Buchnevich #89 of the New York Rangers skates with the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden on March 20, 2018 in New York City. The Columbus Blue Jackets won 5-3. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Pavel Buchnevich
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 20: Pavel Buchnevich #89 of the New York Rangers skates with the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden on March 20, 2018 in New York City. The Columbus Blue Jackets won 5-3. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Pavel Buchnevich /

Month: October

Number of Games: 12

Record: 5-6-1

Highlights: After losing their first game of the season the Rangers will rattle off back to back wins on the road in Buffalo and the Carolina. The Rangers have compiled an impressive record against both the Sabres and the Hurricanes over the last three seasons. Combined, the Rangers have been 15-6 against the Sabres and Hurricanes.

A road win on a Thursday night in Chicago will be a nice victory for New York as well. This will be the first look at a few younger faces in their first full season for New York. That alone should keep the intrigue, despite the middling results of the first month.

Player of the Month: Unleash Pavel Buchnevich. No one will benefit more from the departure of Alain Vigneault more than the young Russian winger. Expect a lot more ice time and freedom for Buchnevich which will allow him to showcase his top line talents. Buchnevich will finish the month at a point per game with 12 points (5g, 7a).

Bold Prediction: The Rangers and the Oilers will combine for 12 goals in a early season shootout on Saturday the 13th showcasing two teams whose defenses still need some work.

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