There is no place like home.That is something that the New York Rangers are probably saying to themselves after completing a season opening 7-game road trip that began in Sweden and ended in Winnipeg.The Rangers' lengthy road trip started on Sept. 27 when they toured Europe during the pre-season. In a span of 10 days, the Rangers played in four different countries and five different cities, including their Premiere Series games in Sweden. Following a jaunt to Western Canada where they played four games, the Rangers have traveled over 16,000 miles (approximately) in less than a month.Going into Thursday night's home opener at the renovated Madison Square Garden against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Blueshirts are 3-2-2. Considering the way the team has played, they along with its fans should take that with open arms.Through the team's first seven games, the team has been extremely inconsistent offensively. The team has scored just 14 goals, which is obviously two goals per...
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Red Light District Hockey:
PLAYERS:
Brad Richards,
Marian Gaborik,
Brandon Dubinsky,
Ryan Callahan,
Dan Girardi,
Ryan McDonagh,
Marc Staal,
Henrik Lundqvist,
Martin Biron
TEAMS: Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets
TEAMS: Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets
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