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Isles beat Rangers 2-0 and this one hurt

By Steve Paulus

Feb 8, 2021; New York, NY, USA; Adam Fox #23 of the New York Rangers leaves the ice following a 2-0 loss to the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on February 08, 2021 in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2021; New York, NY, USA; Adam Fox #23 of the New York Rangers leaves the ice following a 2-0 loss to the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on February 08, 2021 in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 8, 2021; New York, NY, USA; K’Andre Miller #79 of the New York Rangers trips up Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders during the third period at Madison Square Garden on February 08, 2021 in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2021; New York, NY, USA; K’Andre Miller #79 of the New York Rangers trips up Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders during the third period at Madison Square Garden on February 08, 2021 in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports /

My three Rangers stars of the game

It was another special game for

K’Andre Miller

. He played 19:58, including 1:01 on the penalty kill.  It as another night filled with excellent defensive plays.  His pass sprung Artemi Panarin on his breakaway as well.

  • Julien Gauthier made a statement that he doesn’t want to be in the doghouse.  For the first time this season he used his size and speed.  He drew one penalty and was noticaeble in the 10:14 that he played.  He had four hits, second only to Alexis Lafrenière who had five.
  • Phil Di Giuseppe was the most dynamic player for the Rangers. He generated more offense than his well known counterparts and he played his usual physical game.

    • The official three stars

    1. Semyon Varlamov
    2. Matt Martin
    3. Casey Cizikas

    East Division

    Today’s games

    Sabres vs. Bruins  Postponed

    Standings

    1. Boston                 11 GP   8-1-2    18 points
    2. Philadelphia       13 GP  8-3-2     18 points
    3. Washington        12 GP  6-3-3     15 points
    4.  Islanders             11 GP   5-4-2    12 points
    5.  Pittsburgh           11 GP  5-5-1     11 points
    6.  New Jersey            9 GP  4-3-2     10 points
    7. Buffalo                  10 GP   4-4-2    10 points
    8.  Rangers                11 GP   4-5-2    10 points

    What’s next

    It doesn’t get any easier with the first place Boston Bruins coming to New York for a two game series on Wednesday and Friday.

    More. The Rangers send out "The Letter". light

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