Rangers Thrive Despite NHL Ranking Snub | New York Rangers News

Corey (0:00)

Today is November 13th. Alright, so let's talk about the Rangers and their placement in the NHL Power Rankings. Looks like they're sitting at number 18 this week, which is a two-spot jump from last week. Despite losing their star goalie, Igor Shesterkin, early in the season, they've held their own in the Metropolitan Division. The team's been picking up steam lately, securing four wins in November. Their only two losses this month came against the Oilers. Not ideal, but they're still on track to contend for the playoffs. That's pretty impressive, given the shaky start they had. Coach Mike Sullivan is pushing for improvement, especially on offense and the power play.

They finished last season strong in that department, but this year they're lagging behind at 21st in the league. Gotta get that back on track if they want to rise in the rankings, you know? On the bright side, they've got a favorable schedule coming up. With only four games before the end of the month and a couple of healthy matchups, it's a solid chance for them to regroup and score some points. That could really help them capitalize on their current momentum.

So, overall, the Rangers seem undervalued given their performance so far.

They're exceeding expectations despite some challenges, and with a little bit more consistency, they could definitely move up the standings. I'm Corey with the story and you've been listening to New York Rangers News Today, AI-powered team coverage.