The New York Rangers pulled off a good victory against the Vancouver Canucks last night 5-3. Mollie Walker of the New York Post would later ask J.T. Miller about the team's effort that night, and he felt satisfied with the team's play.
The New York Rangers and J.T. Miller were able to vanquish Rick Tocchet's Vancouver Canucks last night 5-3.
Postgame, Miller sat with the New York Post's Mollie Walker and discussed the victory which gave the team a regulation win and 2 points in the hunt for a wild card spot in the East.
Miller mentioned that the team was outplayed the majority of the game until they mounted a come back in the third.
A period where if you're behind and need to win, this is it. He'd mention that the team scored a win in regulation and would take the points when they get him, especially needed now when the team is on a hunt for a playoff spot.
After last night's win, the Rangers have 74 points this season and are in one point within Martin St. Louis' Montreal Canadiens who have 75.
If they can string a couple of wins together they could end up taking the spot they held onto earlier in this season.
Along with Miller's 2-point (1 G, 1 A) night, Jonny Brodzinski helped and meaningful offense to the win, scoring 2 goals, and helping to give Shesterkin some room to breathe.
He'd end the night with 36 saves on 39 shots, and 3 goals against and a .923 save percentage.
Vinnie Troecheck, Alexis Lafreniere, and Brennan Othmann were other players who would contribute to the team's total victory over Miller's former team.
The Rangers now hold a record of 34-31-6 as a result and 4th in the Metropolitan Division.
