"This was Quick's 64th career shutout, tying him with some guy named Henrik Lundqvist for 17th all time in the NHL. The Rangers needed a great response after the disastrous performance in Calgary, and though these kinds of low-event games aren't always "entertaining," the Rangers need wins right now. If this is the way to accrue points until they start firing on all cylinders, so be it."
"Defensively, this looked much more like the Rangers we saw in the first few games of the season. Giving up very little high danger chances against, mostly keeping shots to the perimeter, cleaning up any sort of rebounds, and breaking the puck out of the zone. The Rangers were much more structured, and though it comes at the expense of offense right now, the firepower will eventually figure itself out."
"Mika Zibanejad has looked quite good at center again this season, something Dave called out as a possibility before the season started. He's not on pace to score 40 goals, but he has looked much better in every facet of the game and has been by far the best Rangers forward this season. I would say that Mike Sullivan going over to meet him in Sweden has paid off in the early goings of the season."
The Rangers beat the Canucks 2-0 in a low-event, defense-heavy game that prioritized structure over offense. Quick earned his 64th career shutout, tying Henrik Lundqvist for 17th all-time. The team limited high-danger chances, kept shots to the perimeter, cleaned up rebounds, and executed cleaner breakouts. The style reduced scoring output but preserved points while the offense struggles to click. Mika Zibanejad has played well at center, improving across the board despite not pacing for 40 goals. Mike Sullivan's in-person work in Sweden appears to have helped Zibanejad buy into the system. Roster depth and sustained scoring remain concerns.
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