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A 3-2 nail biter of a win for the Rangers over Montreal

By Steve Paulus

Nov 16, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers right wing Julien Gauthier (15) scores a goal on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau (30) during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers right wing Julien Gauthier (15) scores a goal on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau (30) during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 16, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports /

3 Rangers stars and what’s next

  • Kaapo Kakko was the best player on the ice in the first period and he scored the key first goal to give the Blueshirts the lead.   He is playing with renewed confidence and vigor and now he has a two-game goal scoring streak and three points in two games.
  • Jacob Trouba had another outstanding game on defense.  He didn’t dent the scoresheet, but he was esxcellent.  Gallant described Trouba’s contributions. “I  I think Trouba has been outstanding since the first game of the season.  He competes.  He battles. He’s a warrior for us.”

    • Igor Shesterkin

    very quietly had another excellent game and made some unworldly saves to keep the Rangers ahead.

    He had 31 saves and was particularly good in the second period when the Rangers were on their heels.

    The official 3 stars

    1. Kaapo Kakko – Rangers
    2. Igor Shesterkin – Rangers
    3. Christian Dvorak – Montreal

    What’s next

    The Rangers make a quick one-game trip to Canada to play the red hot Toronto Maple Leafs.  After going 2-4-1 in the first seven games, the Leafs have won nine of their last 10 games. It will be the Rangers’ second trip to Toronto where they won 2-1 in overtime in October.

    Game time in 7pm and it will be televised on the MSG Network.

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