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Looking into the New York Rangers defense – and their underlying offense

By Jake Mozarsky

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 20: Braden Schneider #4 of the New York Rangers moves the puck under pressure from Brock McGinn #23 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third period during the game at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 20, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 20: Braden Schneider #4 of the New York Rangers moves the puck under pressure from Brock McGinn #23 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third period during the game at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 20, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /
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Jan 24, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) celebrates his winning goal during shootouts against the Los Angeles Kings at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) celebrates his winning goal during shootouts against the Los Angeles Kings at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports /

Those stats could be a lot to take in, but the main conclusion is that most of the Rangers’ defensemen have been positively contributing to their offense so far this season, and it goes beyond just points. All things considered, this blueline is playing well offensively even when the production is not there.

The advanced stats provided by MoneyPuck should be another vote of confidence for New York’s blue line going forward. With continued offensive production should come continued success. Scoring from the back end is some of the most important things you can get. If the Rangers want to be able to go deep this postseason, they will need the scoring and offensive production from the back end to be sustainable.

Look for the Rangers’ defensemen to get more into the fold as time goes on. They’re playing well right now and they need to keep it up. With Fox looking like a Norris candidate and Miller having a breakout season, they will both be worth watching for the foreseeable future. There’s a lot to like about the direction of the Rangers blueline moving forward so enjoy it if you are a fan of the iconic Blueshirts.

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