K'Andre Miller became the first defenseman to record four points in a single period in New York Rangers history. The 23-year-old scored and assisted twice in the first period of the game to record this feat.
Miller is having a decent season and has been involved in 38 goals for the team, which includes five game-winning goals. He is tied for seventh in the team's goal contributions charts.
How has K'Andre Miller performed in his career?
K'Andre Miller made his NHL debut with the New York Rangers in the 2020-21 season. He's played 201 games, averaging over 21 minutes per game, and has scored 18 goals along with 44 assists.
The New York Rangers blank the Nashville Predators 7-0
It is a second consecutive victory for the Rangers without a single goal conceded. The game saw the Rangers dominating from the start. The star was K'Andre Miller, who assisted in the first and third and scored the fourth and sixth goals for the team.
The Rangers destroyed the morale of the Predators with a goal in the second period of the game. The Predators did try hard to score quick goals to come back into the game, but goaltender Jaroslav Halak saved every shot. The third period saw no goal, but the rout of the first period was enough for the Rangers to win the game.
What's next for K'Andre Miller and the New York Rangers?
The NHL league stage is about to end for the playoffs to start. Miller was ejected from the game earlier this season and will look to put the incident back with solid performances in the upcoming games.
The New York Rangers are third in the Metropolitan Division with 90 points and are battling for the division title. There is a six-point gap between them and the top spot.
They have scored 17 goals in their last three games. Adding to the comfort, their defense has conceded just two goals in their previous three outings. The Rangers are in great shape and look settled for the upcoming challenges.
They will play two back-to-back games against the Carolina Hurricanes starting March 21st. These two games will determine the future of their division title. It will be interesting to see how the Rangers adjust to this crucial phase, but we can expect them to fight for every point possible.