"The red hot Colorado Avalanche did exactly what most expected last night, completely crushing the Rangers, even making the 6-3 final score look tame. Colorado skated circles around the Rangers, forcing undisciplined penalties which gave a top powerplay six chances throughout the game. While the Rangers went for a more shot quality over quantity approach, the Avalanche pretty much dictated play from puck drop until the third period when they were just sitting on the lead."
"After being up 1-0 for the first 19 minutes of the game, Artemi Panarin decided he wanted to try and be a hero in the final minute of the first period, making an ill advised pass to the middle of the ice in his own zone. Naturally, the puck was intercepted and, a few seconds later, Nathan MacKinnon tied the game."
"Unfortunately instead of adjusting and coming out swinging in the second, the Rangers regressed to much of what we saw last year. They looked dejected after the tying goal, and though there was some life in the first, that disappeared at 5v5 for the rest of the game. The Rangers aren't even remotely close to the same level as the Avalanche, and that is such a sobering thought as we head further and further into a season with so many questions."
Colorado Avalanche overwhelmed the New York Rangers in a 6-3 victory, controlling play and forcing undisciplined penalties that created six power-play opportunities. After an early Rangers lead, Artemi Panarin's risky pass in the final minute led to Nathan MacKinnon's game-tying goal and reinforced Colorado's dominance in shot attempts. The Rangers failed to adjust in the second period and looked dejected, offering little effective 5v5 play afterward. JT Miller scored twice on deflections, both important at the times they occurred, and the successful power play offered a rare offensive bright spot amid broader team struggles.
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