"It's easy to find a lot of negative with the Rangers, so we try to focus on the positive. Though it's only 11 games, the Rangers have a lot of both going on. The defensive process as a whole is strong, with the Rangers looking like a top-10 team in terms of puck possession and play driving at 5v5. The problem is the offense is non-existent due to a number of factors, some that will work themselves out and some that won't."
"CF/60: 60.81 (9th) CA/60: 54.73 (11th) CF%: 52.63% (7th) xGF/60: 2.63 (13th) xGA/60: 2.11 (2nd) xGF%: 55.42% (4th) HDCF/60: 13.49 (6th) HDCA/60: 7.96 (1st) HDCF%: 62.89% (1st) SV%: 93.01% (5th) SH%: 6.56% (31st) HDSH%: 11.94% (28th, though Edmonton is at 9.26% and dead last) Looking at the big picture, there are two clear conclusions: Despite inconsistency and a need for an upgrade, overall team defense is stellar. The offense is snakebitten, with some mild concern over following up plays to generate more quality chances."
The team ranks among the NHL's best in 5v5 possession and defensive metrics, with strong CF/60, CF%, xGF%, and especially low xGA/60. High-danger defensive numbers and a strong team save percentage support an overall stellar defensive process. Offense is failing to convert chances, reflected by an abysmal shooting percentage and low high-danger shooting rate. Scoring problems derive from poor finishing and inconsistent goaltending at times, compounded by roster construction that limits offensive upside. Small sample size caveats apply, but defensive strength contrasts sharply with a persistently snakebitten attack that likely needs roster changes.
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