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Guess who showed up in the Rangers’ win over Montreal?

BySteve Paulus|
MONTREAL, QC - OCTOBER 16: The New York Rangers celebrate their victory against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on October 16, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The New York Rangers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - OCTOBER 16: The New York Rangers celebrate their victory against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on October 16, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The New York Rangers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
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Oct 16, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save against Montreal Canadiens forward Artturi Lehkonen (62) during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save against Montreal Canadiens forward Artturi Lehkonen (62) during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

My 3 Rangers stars

  1.  Igor Shesterkin was simply outstanding in this game with 31 saves.  He made some breathtaking saves and was the biggest reason they won.  After being outplayed in two games, the Rangers finally had the best netminder.
  2. Alexis Lafrenière gets the star for his game winning goal. He played a dynamic game, probably the best game he has played in the NHL.
  3. Mika Zibanejad set up Lafrenière’s goal and he could have had two or three goals himself.  He is getting  close, very close to breaking out. He still has three assists in the first three games.

The official 3 stars

  1. Igor Shesterkin, Rangers
  2. Jonathan Drouin, Montreal
  3. Alexis Lafrenière, Rangers

Whats next

The Rangers are off to Toronto for their next game Monday night. It’s the second game of this four game road trip.  After Monday’s game they don’t play until Thursday in Nashville.

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