The New York Rangers secured victories in their recent matchups, showcasing strong performances against the New Jersey Devils and the Philadelphia Flyers. In the game against the Devils, Alexis Lafreniere played a pivotal role, contributing to the Rangers' 4-0 win with exceptional passing and finishing. The Rangers' power play opportunities against the Flyers, however, didn't yield the same success, going 0-for-4 due to a penalty that negated the final 1:10 of their power play. Despite this, the Rangers managed to maintain a lead, ending the second period against the Flyers with a 1-0 advantage, thanks to Lafreniere's goal during a 4-on-4 situation. This lead was preserved by Igor Shesterkin's goaltending, who was on his A-game, making 23 saves throughout the night. The Flyers, on the other hand, felt the absence of Travis Konecny and struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, highlighted by Samuel Ersson's split save on Lafreniere before he eventually scored. The Rangers' record when leading entering the third period stands at an impressive 25-3-2.
Rangers cling to a 1-0 lead. NY had a 10-5 shots edge in second. #Flyers https://t.co/aEANLAGBwY
1-0 Rangers after 40 minutes. New York definitely got the better of play in the second, and they were rewarded with the lead. But it's not like the Flyers are getting run out of the building or anything. Game would be tied if Shesterkin didn't have his A-game. But he has.
Flyers trail the Rangers 1-0 at second intermission. They definitely miss Travis Konecny. New York is 25-3-2 when it leads entering the third period.
Strong period for the #NYR despite a failed four-minute power play. They outshot the Flyers 10-5 and picked up the lead on an Alexis Lafrenière goal. Igor Shesterkin has made 23 saves on the night.
Trailing by one after forty minutes of play. #NYRvsPHI | #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/kG38QoMurn
Troch with the drive. Laf with the SNIPE. https://t.co/FBcj8sRasv
With the Flyers shorthanded, Samuel Ersson made a stellar split save on Alexis Lafreniere. But Lafreniere just got him at 4-on-4. Flyers trail the Rangers 1-0 with a little over eight minutes to go in the second period.
Lafrenière gets his revenge on Ersson. He slips a wrister through the five-hole at 4-on-4, and the Rangers have the first goal of the game. 1-0 NYR.
Lafreniere strikes 4-on-4. Rangers 1-0 Flyers.
1-0 Rangers at 11:56. #NYRvsPHI
ERSS SO GOOD. #NYRvsPHI | #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/IS1g1J55PB
And that'll do it for the final 1:10 of the Rangers' PP, as NYR takes a penalty on a Flyers shorthanded rush up ice. Flyers PK continues to be the difference maker so far. Rangers now 0-for-4 on the PP.
Lafreniere..... again. That was some pretty passing and a sweet finish. Rangers 4-0 Devils.