Rangers vs. Wild: Going crazy in Minnesota

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images It’s hard to overstate just how good of a two opening games these have been for the New York Rangers, really from soup to nuts. The team absolutely dominated Tampa Bay on Tuesday, and walked into Minnesota and did the exact same thing. Just an incredible performance on both nights.

It came in different ways too. Chris Kreider got off the “skid” and finished those chances he missed on Tuesday to the tune of two goals. Alexis Lafreniere had two ridiculous assists and looked like the guy he was drafted to be all night. Kaapo Kakko looked like the Kakko who dominated Liiga as a teenager — and my god was his goal something special. Filip Chytil joined the party…