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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 18: Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers waits for a faceoff against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on November 18, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Rangers 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Lafrenière and the WJC

Who will be the 2021-22 New York Rangers Team MVP?

What to expect from the next 10 games #31-40

Expectations for the New York Rangers going forward

The New York Rangers saluting the crowd at Madison Square Garden (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Christmas countdown wish #5: A season

Jan 22, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) reacts with center Filip Chytil (72) after scoring a goal against Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at the PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Christmas countdown wish #4: The kids break out

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 29: Eric Staal #12 of the New York Rangers waits for a faceoff against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden on February 29, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Christmas countdown wish #3: Sanity at the deadline

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 08: Sammy Blais #91 of the New York Rangers skates against the Florida Panthers at Madison Square Garden on November 08, 2021 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Panthers 4-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Christmas countdown wish #2: No injuries

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Patrik Nemeth #12 of the New York Rangers takes part in warm-ups prior to a preseason game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on September 26, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Chris Drury’s most perplexing move: Signing Patrick Nemeth

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: A general view of the arena during the game between the New York Rangers and the Calgary Flames at Madison Square Garden on October 25, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Christmas countdown wish #1: No Olympics

Nov 24, 2021; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Which Rangers winger should play the off wing?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Esa Lindell #23 of the Dallas Stars moves Ryan Reaves #75 of the New York Rangers from the crease during the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 14, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

5 biggest surprises of the season so far

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Filip Chytil #72 of the New York Rangers looks on during the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden on October 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Is it time to cut bait on Filip Chytil?

Dec 3, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant speaks to the media after a 1-0 win against the San Jose Sharks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Perception vs reality about two losses

Olympics may not be such a good idea

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - JULY 23: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman opens the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft at the NHL Network studios on July 23, 2021 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Whoopee! The salary cap is going up!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 08: Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche and Jacob Trouba #8 of the New York Rangers fight during the second period at Madison Square Garden on December 08, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

What happened to the instigator penalty?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 21: The New York Rangers celebrate the win over the Buffalo Sabres at Madison Square Garden on November 21, 2021 in New York City. The New York Rangers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-4. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Some new respect for the Rangers in the latest power rankings

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Alexandar Georgiev #40 of the New York Rangers skates on the ice after the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Madison Square Garden on December 04, 2021 in New York City. The New York Rangers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Georgiev must seize the timely opportunity in front of him

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Gerard Gallant of the New York Rangers handles bench duties against the New York Islanders in a preseason game at Madison Square Garden on September 26, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Gerard Gallant is the X-Factor for the Rangers success

Oct 29, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Ryan Strome (16) reacts after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

An imaginary conversation over a beer with Ryan Strome

Nov 14, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) makes a glove save against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers potential trade options: Goalies

Nov 21, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) talks with left wing Chris Kreider (20) and center Mika Zibanejad (93) during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers potential trade options: Forwards

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers celebrates his goal in the second period against the Montreal Canadiens during their game at Madison Square Garden on November 16, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

What to expect from the next 10 games

Jeff Gorton, former GM of the New York Rangers. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Gorton hired to run the Canadiens, any impact on the Rangers?

Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

As expected, Panarin fined for unsportsmanlike conduct

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports)

Can Adam Fox become the next NHL 90-point defenseman?

Nov 26, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) is congratulated by center Mika Zibanejad (93) and defenseman Patrik Nemeth (12) after scoring an empty net goal during the third period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Not a great debut for the NHL on ABC