"And while the work of goaltenders Igor Shesterkin (.972 save percentage) and Jonathan Quick (.952) certainly had something to do with the skimpy goals-against number, their overall team defense has been better than it had been for much of the past few years. Which is why the Rangers have been adamant in repeating that all is well despite their 2-3 record."
"If they keep playing the way they've played through the first five games, they keep saying, they'll score eventually. And then the winning will come. "We have had [scoring] chances, and we have talent in the locker room," defenseman Adam Fox said after the Rangers' 2-0 loss to Edmonton. "Scoring typically hasn't been an issue for our group. It's been the other [defensive] end. So I think we're still maybe finding that balance of playing really good defensively and also getting the chances.""
The Rangers have scored only 10 goals in five games but have allowed just seven, yielding a 1.40 goals-against average, second-best in the league. Strong goaltending from Igor Shesterkin (.972 save percentage) and Jonathan Quick (.952) and improved team defense explain the low goals-against total. The club emphasizes confidence despite a 2-3 record and expects scoring to increase if current defensive play continues. Players note scoring chances exist and that the team is seeking balance between strong defense and creating offensive opportunities. Opponents have observed more aggressive defending and quicker transitional play from the Rangers.
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