Rangers, San Jose Sharks and OT
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After a surprising overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks, New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan addressed his team’s early-season approach and playing style.
Auston Matthews scored 58 seconds into overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night
The Rangers have wanted to focus on the strength of their defensive game so far this season, but they better turn their attention to offense pronto.
Against the Maple Leafs, the Rangers again won the shots-on-goal battle — 29-24, including 10-4 in the third period — and according to Natural Stat Trick, they had more scoring chances (28-21) and more high-danger chances (16-8).
On the winning goal, Celebrini stole the puck from defensemen Braden Schneider in the corner to the left of the Rangers’ net, took a stride, and fed Smith with a cross-ice pass for a one-timer that beat goalie Igor Shesterkin. Smith finished with two goals and two assists as his four points matched a career-high.
Rangers defenseman Adam Fox did not hold back on his thoughts on New York's showing against the Sharks on Thursday.
Smith’s first goal of the game, and his season, came in the third period, right after a Sharks power play had expired. Immediately after a William Eklund shot attempt from close range, Smith controlled the loose puck and scored with 13:29 left in regulation time to give the Sharks a 5-4 lead.
Tonight, the Rangers celebrated Hispanic Heritage Night. Members of the Puerto Rican Ice Hockey Association (PRIHA) skated on Garden ice with NYR alum Boo Nieves. In addition, the Rangers, Garden of D