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Alexis Lafrenière quiet start raises familiar and uncomfortable questions

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Once again, the spotlight is on Alexis Lafrenière — and for all the wrong reasons. His slow start is reviving old doubts about whether the Rangers’ former first-overall pick can finally find consistency.

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Early into the 2025-26 season, the New York Rangers' main storyline has been their offensive woes. They're averaging two goals per game, the second-worst in the NHL. Only the Flames are worse offensively. One reason for these struggles has been the play of Alexis Lafrenière.