The Rangers’ performance reflects a long-standing trend of superficial success, notably excelling in points while suffering from persistent, systemic defensive issues that the fanbase often overlooks.
Despite a promising record, the Rangers have significant weaknesses against solid forechecks and mobile defenses, which reveals serious flaws in team play beyond isolated player performances.
Fans often critique defensemen like Lindgren and Trouba without recognizing their underlying value in team dynamics, further complicating the ongoing defensive woes the Rangers experience.
While forwards like Kreider and Trocheck receive less scrutiny despite poor defensive statistics, the real concern lies in how the entire team reacts defensively when possession is lost.
Collection
[
|
...
]