"Overall, the Rangers are currently 2-3-0 under new coach Mike Sullivan; but those two wins came against the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins, so the jury is still out on whether the Rangers can be goal-scoring threats (who pumped in 10 over their pair of road victories) or if they can't covert against tougher competition (specifically in their own barn)."
"That's our time-honored sporting tradition though, to build up and tear down teams after only a few outings in a months-long season. The 2025-26 NHL campaign is only in its second week, and there are things to discuss -- such as, what clubs are overachieving early? Which ones are cringe-inducing off the bat? And of course, what's going on in the mushy middle?"
"What's happened: Boston jumped out to a 3-0-0 record -- matching the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers for the best statistical start of the season. Not bad for a Bruins team that finished with 76 points last season, missed the playoffs and generally wasn't saddled with high expectations going into this new season. Boston is wearing its underdog status with pride."
The New York Rangers began 2-3-0 under new coach Mike Sullivan after being shut out in their first three home games, raising questions about scoring consistency. Boston started 3-0-0, matching the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers for the best start of the season, surprising after a 76-point, non-playoff finish last year. Early-season samples remain small and volatile, prompting habitual overreactions that build up and tear down teams after only a few outings. The league-wide landscape shows a mix of encouraging hot starts, cringe-inducing struggles, and an indeterminate middle that requires more games to evaluate accurately.
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