Head coach Peter Laviolette issues shocking statement on the Rangers' latest West Coast trip
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The New York Rangers ended their West Coast road trip with a win against the Utah Hockey Club in the Delta Center last night. The team scored by committee, as they had 11 players with a point last night.
The 5-3 victory over the "Hockey Club" shows that the Rangers themselves aren't down and out.
Moreso, they need to play as entire unit like they did last night, where everyone contributes. Even newly acquired forward
Arthur Kaliyev scored a goal last night.
This is an example of the kind of effort that fans want to see.
Artemi Panarin was on the scoresheet twice last night, against the newest NHL team.
Mollie Walker of the NHL Network asked Peter Laviolette how he viewed their road trip.
Laviolette expressed his continued frustration with the overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche, 3-2.
The team still performed well, winning 2 out of 3 contests, and one win against the best team in the Pacific, the Vegas Golden Knights
The Rangers showed how capable they were and fought till the end, as the team beat the "HC", 5-3.
«What I really liked was the response in the second period and the third period,» New York coach Peter Laviolette said. «Especially the third period, just going out there and fighting for a win. It showed a lot of character and a lot of heart by the guys.»
Forwards who we haven't heard much from lately found themselves with a point including
Reilly Smith,
Chris Kreider, and even Arthur Kaliyev got into the action.
Can the Rangers build on this good win against an up-and-coming team, with
Clayton Keller and Mattias Maccelli?
The Rangers are 21-20-3 and 6th in the Metropolitan Division after last night.
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