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THE OCCASION. That's what I expect the Rangers to rise to tomorrow night in Columbus.
Forget the naysayers, the Blueshirts playoff bid is very much alive – and kicking. Here, I'll figure it out for you:
1. THE GOALIE HAS FOUND HIS MOJO: Fear not; although it's taken almost an entire season, Emperor Igor (Don't Call Me FAT CAT) Shesterkin is back to winning games. I don't care who the Blue Jackets put in the crease tomorrow, Comrade I will be better.
2. THE GRUNTS ARE GREAT: Jonny Brodzinski not only scored last night against Minnesota, but fellow Black Aces (alias Dark Doghousers) Matt Rempe and Zac Jones got assists on the lamplighter. As usual, Super Grunt Will Cuylle continues to be one of the best forwards every night.
3. TRIUMPHING WITHOUT THE TOADSTOOLS: "The Four Manhattan Mushrooms" – Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad, Breadman Panarin, Big Al Lafreniere -- will awaken from their slumber tomorrow. Meantime, New York beat Minny 3-2 without 'em doing much but The Skaters' Waltz.
,4. NO SCHNEID SCHNEIDER: When the season started, Braden (I'm King Of Prince Albert) Schneider was pegged as fourth-best Blueshirt defender. As of last night's OT-winner he's the No. 1 blue liner with – I kid you not – K'Andre (I Wish I Was Flawless) Miller as runner-up.
Naturally, every Ranger win has its debits; such as a powerless power play that's gone two for twenty-six and that Master Rempe is now being penalized for breathing. (Hey, it happens; and happened last night in St. Paul.)
Nevertheless, the only other thing you should know from the Minny menagerie is that, yes, this could be the start of something big. As in a Big W -- as in Win -- tomorrow night Down By The Ohio.
Check out Chapter Two tomorrow and Ye Shall See How Right The Maven Be.
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