Puck possession is an essential part of winning hockey games. For the New York Rangers organization, face-off wins are something they have lacked over past seasons and it has cost them much-needed points at the most important times of a hockey year.
Mika Zibanejead and Ryan Strome have been the most consistent number one and two centers on the team.
Zibanejaed had been the player to take the biggest draws in most instances, but his struggles on the ice offensively this season took a toll at the face-off circle.
Ryan Strome also had the opportunity to be the difference-maker but was not successful for the most part.