Rangers’ Artemi Panarin couldn’t snap out of offensive malaise in time

Rangers’ Artemi Panarin couldn’t snap out of offensive malaise in time

SUNRISE, Fla. — By the time Artemi Panarin got on the board in this Eastern Conference Final, it was far too late to celebrate. For the first half of this playoff run, it appeared that Panarin had finally defeated the narrative that grabbed hold of his last two postseasons. Instead, it struck right back at … Read more

Rangers trying to ignite five-on-five offense with power play rolling

Rangers trying to ignite five-on-five offense with power play rolling

The Rangers’ power play is starting to hit a stride at the right time, but it can’t stand alone. Having scored with the man-advantage in each of their last five games, including Thursday night’s 4-1 loss to the Flyers at the Garden, the Blueshirts have now capitalized on seven of their last 16 power-play opportunities. … Read more

Rangers power play clicking on all cylinders

Rangers power play clicking on all cylinders

The Rangers woke up Wednesday morning tied with the Devils for the No. 1 power-play percentage in the NHL at 31.3. This after a perfect 2-for-2 performance with the man-advantage in the Blueshirts’ 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Tuesday night. The first power-play unit, which averages nearly two whole minutes more … Read more