2 Points!

The Rangers just got a huge road win against one of the favorites in the West.  Rick Nash looked like his old, pre-Ranger self as he potted the first goal of the season on a feed from Kreider, then later scored the game winner on a great pass from St. Louis.   Kreider had the other goal, earlier in the third on a great feed from Nash.  So, aside from face offs, that line was dynamite and both Nash and Kreider looked great.

This was a huge win for the Rangers because Stepan is out, and they still have to get their timing down, which is tough because they play so fast.   A little better timing anywhere and they would have scored more goals.

Girardi looked like his old self, which was a bit of a relief, as Staal and McD looked like their regular selves.   We probably should lock up Staal.

Duclair didn't get on a sheet, but he was flying around and made some great passes and fine defensive plays.   Miller was also flying around and so was Fast.   Fast appeared to injure his forearm blocking a shot, but later came back in the game.

Dan Boyle seemed to hurt his hand and did not return to the game.  That could be a problem.

Hank was pretty great, especially in the second period when the Rangers were endlessly on the kill.   He gave up 2 goals in the third, which is unusual, but at least one of those featured a big teachable defensive mistake.

I'll probably have more to say about their toughness and D tomorrow, but I've got to eat!

UPDATE:  Boyle broke his hand and is out 4-6 weeks according to the coach.   We'll see who they call up.