NEW YORK — Ryan ReavesThe idea of a quick-witted forward was brought to you by New York RangersIn the offseason, to bring toughness, grit and some size on the fourth-line, as well as a few laughs to the bench.
The 34-year-old veteran was able to prove that goals were not on his list with zero of them in his 32 first games. Game No. However, Game No. 33 was a different story.
Reaves stated that “I didn’t really change much.” “I had a horrible nap (before the game), and I had a Red Bull, which made me feel good.”
It did.
After scoring only one goal last season, Reaves, who stands 6 feet-2, scored the Rangers’ first two goals. Vegas Golden KnightsNew York and New York won the war on terror Toronto Maple Leafs6-3 in a battle among Eastern Conference elite teams.
Reaves stated, “I have been taking my vitamins.”
A Madison Square Garden crowd at a playoff pitch saw the Rangers rally from a 2-0 deficit and a 3-1 deficit during the first period to improve their record to 26-10-4. They pulled ahead of the Carolina HurricanesFirst place in the Metropolitan Division
“I think that we know it. When asked whether the Rangers should be considered one of the top teams in the league, Reaves replied, “I think it’s possible that some league members don’t believe it. But let them keep (not believing) it.” “We’re going to keep doing our thing, and the standings don’t lie,” Reaves said.
Reaves was not the only one who lost to the Maple Leafs’ shortsightedness. Chris KreiderHe scored his 25th goal. Ryan StromeA goal and an assist were scored. Jacob Trouba Artemi PanarinEach added two assists to New York. Igor Shesterkin35 shots were stopped, 27 of which were in the last two periods.
Mitch Marner scored a goal with an assist. Ilya Mikheyev Michael BuntingThe Maple Leafs also scored, although they are still without some regulars because of COVID-19 protocols. Jack CampbellThere were 21 saves.
Shesterkin stopped William NylanderBreakaway at 2:11 in the third period. To keep the score tied at 3, draw chants “I-gor!” I-gor!” From the crowd.
Strome put Rangers ahead with 9 minutes remaining Ryan LindgrenNylander deflected a shot from’s, but Strome was on the right side of the puck and he placed it in place before Campbell could move in. This was Strome’s ninth goal of this season.
Kreider’s 5-3 victory was made possible by a rebound of Jacob Trouba’s shot from right point at 4:27.
Even though Rangers are often listed on the scoresheet, they knew Wednesday was the difference.
Strome stated, “The fourth line honestly.” “Even with the goals, I think they were the only line that was capable of getting in there and forecheck, creating turnovers and sustaining zone time throughout the game. We benefited from that.”
Auston MatthewsHe had scored in 10 consecutive road games and nearly extended his streak to bring the Maple Leafs back within 1:52. However, officials disallowed the puck after they determined that he made a distinct kick motion.
Reaves believes there is no better way to get into the elite matchup with the Hurricanes than by coming off a win like this Rangers vs Hurricanes matchup.
“It proves that we can hang out with the big boys… it shows that we are one big boy,” he stated. “We have to continue beating the playoff teams. This is something we have discussed, but I think that we are proving the league that they are a contender.
This report was compiled by the Associated Press.