NEW YORK — The Rangers haven’t looked good in probably a month, since they dismantled the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh the night before the Super Bowl. But coming off a three-game road trip on which they went 2-0-1, they feel as though they are starting to find themselves.
“We haven't played our best hockey,’’ coach Gerard Gallant said at the morning skate Tuesday, before the Rangers opened a five-game homestand at Madison Square Garden against the Washington Capitals. “It's coming.’’
Mika Zibanejad had two goals, Patrick Kane played his best game as a Ranger, with a goal and an assist, and goaltender Igor Shesterkin made 28 saves as the Rangers started the homestand on the best note, beating the Capitals 5-3 before another full house at the Garden.
