"Igor Shesterkin is simply the best at what he does. Much to the chagrin of many crab people, he is compensated accordingly for that skillset. This obviously will not sustain, but a .985 save percentage in 2 games is a helluva way to start a season for the former Vezina winner. After a pretty down year statistically, it's clear Shesterkin wanted to get this year off on the right foot."
"Alexis Lafreniere loves playing the Sabres. A few years ago, he scored the first goal of the season in Buffalo off a great pass from Artemi Panarin. This year, Lafreniere scored the first goal of the season in Buffalo off of a rebound created by Panarin. Lafreniere has come out firing in the first two games, recording 12 shots on goal while averaging over 15 minutes of ice time."
The Rangers are adjusting to a new system, coach, locker room, and roster, producing wins that are not always pretty. The team improved through the Buffalo game but still showed clear signs of adjustment. Banking points against beatable opponents was critical and securing the win mattered more than style. Goaltending carried the team, with Igor Shesterkin posting a .985 save percentage through two games and delivering a shutout and a one-goal game. Shesterkin's rebound from a down statistical year and appetite for shots boosted confidence. Alexis Lafrenière has started aggressively, scoring and totaling 12 shots while averaging over 15 minutes of ice time.
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