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A big 4-1 win for the Rangers and the fourth line

By Steve Paulus

Nov 24, 2021; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) and New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) fight during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2021; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) and New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) fight during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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ELMONT, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 24: (L-R) Barclay Goodrow #21 and Ryan Reaves #75 of the New York Rangers celebrate a third period goal by Kevin Rooney #17 (not shown) against the New York Islanders at the UBS Arena on November 24, 2021 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
ELMONT, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 24: (L-R) Barclay Goodrow #21 and Ryan Reaves #75 of the New York Rangers celebrate a third period goal by Kevin Rooney #17 (not shown) against the New York Islanders at the UBS Arena on November 24, 2021 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

3 Rangers stars and what’s next

  1. Ryan Reaves was the straw that stirred the drink in this game.  His shot led to Kevin Rooney’s first goal and he made a fabulous backhand pass on the second Rooney goal.  He threw six hits and his very presence on the bench was clearly a deterrent for the Rangers.
  2. Chris Kreider just keeps going and going.  While his fourth goal was gravy, his first goal was vital and jump started the Rangers offense.
  3. Kevin Rooney is quietly have a very fine  year. Second on the team in goals scored, Rooney is the epitome of the good teammate and is a bargain at $750k.  He has always  been a good penalty killer and decent on draws, but he is scoring this season.

The official 3 stars

  1. Chris Kreider
  2. Kevin Rooney
  3. Ryan Reaves

What’s next

The Rangers play in Boston Friday in the annual NHL Thanksgiving Showdown series that began in 2011.  The Rangers have played in six of the eight games including three against the Bruins. They have lost all three games, all on the road, with the last an overtime loss in 2019.

The game is scheduled for 1pm and it will be televised on ABC, the inaugural national telecast on that network.

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