Will Cuylle playing ‘heads’ up game — literally and figuratively — as Rangers role keeps growing
NY Post
Will Cuylle’s got his head in the game.
Not just regarding his development in his third New York season, but also quite literally after a fluke goal amid a strong performance in Monday’s 4-0 victory that reminded the Rangers how much the 23-year-old has come into his own — no matter how goofy the reminder was.
The left wing, who has bounced around this season on various lines, gave the team a laughable early lead against the Islanders in the first period by being in the right place at the right time.
From what was a blocked Zac Jones shot by Islander Kyle Palmieri’s skate, Cuylle managed to score a goal off his perfectly placed helmet that eventually went over Ilya Sorokin.
“A real beauty,” head coach Peter Laviolette said with a smile. “One he’ll remember probably for the rest of his life.”
Prior to J.T. Miller’s arrival from Vancouver in late January, Cuylle saw the most success in the third-line role with Filip Chytil and Kaapo Kakko early on this season.
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