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Rangers’ goaltending keeps New York atop the Metropolitan Division

New York’s netminders have the league’s best save percentage, covering for an offense that runs hot and cold.

Rangers’ goaltending keeps New York atop the Metropolitan Division

When the Rangers win, the story often starts in the crease.

Key takeaways

  • League-best .925 team save percentage
  • Five shutouts so far
  • First place in the Metropolitan Division

What happened

New York’s goaltenders have combined for a .925 save percentage and five shutouts, keeping the team in first place despite inconsistent scoring.

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Why it matters

Elite goaltending is the great equalizer in the playoffs, and the Rangers have two netminders capable of carrying the load.

New York’s netminders have the league’s best save percentage, covering for an offense that runs hot and cold.

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What to watch next

  • Secondary scoring from the bottom six
  • Goaltender workload split
  • Trade-deadline plans for a defenseman
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