In what was expected by some, and a complete shock to others, the Rangers climbed to the top of the Eastern Conference at the beginning of the season. But after what was a great start, the Rangers have begun to slow down in their performance.
Since the seven-game winning streak in October, New York has gone 4-7. The question is, why? Fans want to know if this is a slump or if the beginning of the season was a fluke.
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Early Schedule
During the early season, the Rangers had a noticeably easier schedule. They still played a few tough teams, but for the most part, they played a lot of weak ones.
During the winning streak, the Rangers played Toronto twice, Anaheim once and Ottawa. All of these teams have losing records, so wins donÆt mean a lot. However, they also played Washi ...
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New York Rangers Drop from the Top, but How Far Will They Fall?
Posted: 17th November 2009 by Eric LaForge in NHLComments Off on New York Rangers Drop from the Top, but How Far Will They Fall?