Another day, another matinee contest against a regional rival. After taking car of business in Philadelphia yesterday afternoon, the Blueshirts are shipping up to Boston for an Original Six matchup with the team currently sitting atop the NHL, the Boston Bruins.
Much like the 2022 offseason heading into 2022-23, summertime rumors of Boston’s demise appear to have been greatly exaggerated. In spite of former captain and future Hall of Famer Patrice Bergeron headlining a list of players no longer on the team, the Bruins have raced out to a 14-2-3 start to the season. Boston’s .816 points percentage is the best in the league, with the Rangers’ .