The Rangers play their home opener tonight on the tail end of a home-and-home with Columbus. The Rangers stole one last night, with three goals in 1:17 late in the third period. The game was very physical, with lots of hits all around. Columbus dominated the possession game, but Henrik Lundqvist stood tall. The Metro Division will be a dog fight, especially with a healthy Columbus team.
Expect this game to be a lot like the one last night. That means physical play, some questionable hits, and a defensive effort on both sides. A 3-0 start would be superb, but it won’t come easy against this club.