"The Rangers can't buy a goal, and it's been a thorn in everyone's side since the season began. With just 16 goals in 8 games and 10 of those goals coming in just 2 games, the Rangers scoring woes are becoming a major problem that will stop this team dead in its tracks. The defensive process is much improved and the Rangers are a better product on the ice, but they won't win by scoring one goal a game."
"Luck is the one that the team can't necessarily control, but will eventually even out to career averages. Focusing on the key scorers: Mika Zibanejad, Artemi Panarin, Alexis Lafreniere, Vincent Trocheck, and JT Miller, only Miller and Panarin are shooting over 10% (10% and 10.5%, respectively). Zibanejad (6.5%), Lafreniere (4.5%), and Trocheck (0% - injured) round out the top scoring players. Trocheck notwithstanding, all of the Rangers key scorers are well under their career shooting percentages."
Rangers have scored 16 goals in eight games, with 10 of those goals in two games, producing severe scoring inconsistency. Defensive play has improved, but offense averages only about one goal per game, insufficient to win. Scoring struggles arise from three factors: shooting luck, roster construction, and shot location. Key scorers—Zibanejad, Panarin, Lafreniere, Trocheck, and Miller—are currently below career shooting percentages, with only Miller and Panarin above 10% this season. Limited scoring depth and a weak third line concentrate offensive responsibility on those core players, making sustained success dependent on their returning to normal shooting rates.
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