Opening night has finally arrived, and the New York Rangers turn their eyes toward a familiar foe, the Tampa Bay Lightning. This was the first 2022-23 regular-season NHL game played in North America, and right before the initial puck drop, there was a little rehearsed statement delivered by the Ref where he gave his well wishes for the upcoming season.
After the game started it took a few minutes, but the Rangers were able to find their legs and quickly dominated play and possession throughout most of this game despite being down a forward.