Rangers’ polarizing first line peaking just in time for NHL playoffs
NY Post
The Rangers’ most polarizing line is playing some of its best hockey at the perfect time.
Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider and Jack Roslovic, who have largely been grouped together on the team’s first line in recent weeks after Roslovic’s arrival ahead of the trade deadline, produced four points during the Rangers’ 4-0 win over the Senators on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
The win clinched the Presidents’ Trophy and home-ice advantage throughout the entirety of the playoffs for the Rangers, who will face the Capitals in the first round.
Kreider delivered two assists, Zibanejad added an assist and Roslovic scored the game’s opening goal.
The game prior, a 3-2 shootout win over the Islanders on Saturday, Kreider and Zibanejad each recorded an assist.
“Excellent. They were excellent,” head coach Peter Laviolette said after Monday’s game. “Last game, and [Monday night] as well. Really good [sign]. All three of them I thought played extremely well.”
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