The Rangers wrap up their five game road trip through Seattle and Western Canada with another thrilling come from behind overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets, making history in the process. It was a grind of a night very similar to their win in Vancouver as this team was growing noticeably tired from the long road trip. Nevertheless, they found a way to win and have put themselves in a tremendous position to start the season.
1st Period:
The third line got the start for the Rangers as Blake Wheeler, who spent 13 years with the Jets (and Thrashers), several of which as their captain, returned to Winnipeg for the first time since signing with New York in the summer.