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Bantering Points: 3/19/23

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Pittsburgh Penguins v New York Rangers
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Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

  • Highlights: NYR 6, PIT 0 (5:00 video via NHL.com)
  • Game Recap: After a back and forth game between the Rangers and Penguins on Thursday, the Blueshirts sent the Penguins packing in blowout fashion to all but end any doubt which team will maintain a top three spot in the division as the playoffs roll around (CBS)
  • Mollie Walker discusses the complete effort the Rangers put forth to clinch a season series victory over the Penguins (NY Post)
  • Walker sees last night’s shutout as a return to form foe the reigning Vezina Trophy winner (NY Post)
  • Colin Stephenson points out that Ryan Lindgren missed his 10th consecutive game (Newsday)
  • Vincent Mercogliano offers his takeaways from New York’s dominant victory (LoHud)

Around the NHL:

  • San Jose Sharks’ goaltender James Reimer opted out of his team’s Pride Night, citing his religious beliefs as a Christian as to why he couldn’t show himself as an ally to the LGBTQ community (Sportsnet)
  • The Edmonton Oilers agreed to a three year, entry-level contract with forward Jake Chiasson (TSN)