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Macklin Celebrini had his second career hat trick and set up Will Smith's goal in overtime as part of a five-point game.
After a surprising overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks, New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan addressed his team’s early-season approach and playing style.
Will Smith scored 1:38 into overtime as the San Jose Sharks ended their season-opening six-game losing streak with a wild 6-5 victory over the host New York Rangers on Thursday night.
On the winning goal, Celebrini stole the puck from defensemen Braden Schneider in the corner to the left of the Rangers’ net, took a stride, and fed Smith with a cross-ice pass for a one-timer that beat goalie Igor Shesterkin. Smith finished with two goals and two assists as his four points matched a career-high.
Auston Matthews scored 58 seconds into overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night
Against the Maple Leafs, the Rangers again won the shots-on-goal battle — 29-24, including 10-4 in the third period — and according to Natural Stat Trick, they had more scoring chances (28-21) and more high-danger chances (16-8).
The Rangers have wanted to focus on the strength of their defensive game so far this season, but they better turn their attention to offense pronto.