After a month and a half behind the bench, head coach David Quinn is starting to find his groove. The New York Rangers have picked up points in seven straight games and done so against decent opposition. After massive roster juggling to start, things have started to take their shape and its enabled better performance.
Mostly, it’s the entrenchment of the young forwards in the same spots with the same linemates and the defensive pairs being consistent. These two commonalities have allowed the team to develop some consistency in the team’s approach and style of play. While on paper it doesn’t look like a playoff team, somehow the group on the ice has forced its way into the mix.