Adam Fox was the Rangers’ leader in ice time, averaging over 23 minutes per game, and he was the team’s second-leading scorer, with 48 points (43 assists) in 58 games. He ran the point on the top power play unit,
Jonny Brodzinski scored twice, Urho Vaakanainen had a goal and two assists and the Rangers​ beat the Islanders​ 5-1 at UBS Arena on Tuesday night.
Jonny Brodzinski scored twice, Urho Vaakanainen had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers beat the crosstown-rival Islanders 5-1 on Tuesday night. J.T. Miller and Matt Rempe also scored for the Rangers,
He's up to nine points in 26 contests this season, with four of those points coming in his last four appearances.
Rangers 5, Isles 1. Jonny Brodzinski recorded his first multi-goal game and Urho Vaakanainen recorded his first career three-point game as the Rangers defeated the Isles
Trade acquisition Urho Vaakanainen has played well for the New York Rangers and made a difference for them defensively.
Jonny Brodzinski scored twice, Urho Vaakanainen had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers beat the crosstown-rival Islanders 5-1 on Tuesday night. J.T. Miller and Matt Rempe also scored for the Rangers,
Urho Vaakanainen is in his seventh NHL season, and the Rangers are his third team, but the 26-year-old defenseman never has reached the playoffs.
The jury is still out on the Dec. 18 trade that shipped Kakko to Seattle. Will Borgen has solidified the right side of New York’s defense and earned a five-year extension, which certainly adds value, but Kakko has taken off with the Kraken, posting 19 points (six goals and 13 assists) through his first 28 games.
Jonny Brodzinski and Urho Vaakanainen each had an NHL career-high three points to power the New York Rangers past the New York Islanders 5-1 on Tuesday at UBS Arena. The win was their second straight and fifth in the past seven games.
Vaakanainen has played seven NHL seasons but has yet to participate in a Stanley Cup Playoff game. Representing his country in the 4 Nations Face-Off gives him valuable big-game experience to take with him — nearly every player who took part in the tournament compared the intensity to playoff hockey.