It’s amazing what a month can do. At this time last month, the Rangers were just beginning their current 13-2-2 streak, winning four in a row after hitting rock bottom against Chicago. As of December 14, exactly one month ago, the Rangers are 9-2-2. It’s not just the record, or just the helmet throw, or just statistical regression (finally), it’s all of the above. It’s also who the Rangers are beating. The NY Rangers are beating good teams, and now have a shot at winning the Metro Division.
In the 13-2-2 stretch, the Rangers have beaten, in order, St.