Igor Shesterkin rediscovers his form
This has been the case for the Rangers ever since Shesterkin made his debut four years ago against the Avalance: when he is playing well, New York has a chance to win every single night. Everyone knows what he is capable of and he still holds the title of one of the best goaltenders in the league.
Before the break, Shesterkin was slumping and currently has the lowest save percentage of his career at .899, and his GAA of 2.86 is also the highest of his career.
The Rangers' success in the second half starts with Shesterkin, as if he is able to play better on a nightly basis New York will have a chance to win every single game. If not, they are going to have to rely on other pieces to get the job done.