Alexis Lafreniere is playing some of his best hockey since he pulled on a Rangers sweater.
Though the goals didn’t pile up as much as Lafreniere and the Rangers likely wanted them to earlier this season, the former 2020 first-overall pick has been clutch in the previous two games and over the last 10 contests.
Alexis Lafreniere celebrates with teammates after scoring a third-period goal during the Rangers’ 3-2 loss to the Flames.Lafreniere has totaled 10 points in 11 games, in addition to posting 22 shots on goal. He’s putting the puck on net, getting to the dirty areas of the ice and opening up space for his linemates in the process. It has been a night and day difference from the start of the season.
After traveling back to New York, the Rangers will have a day of on Sunday before they’re back in action Monday night against the Jets at the Garden. They will practice on Tuesday at MSG Training Center and then venture to Detroit for another game against the Red Wings on Wednesday.
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