Gabe Perreault Shines in NHL Debut
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As Gabe Perreault took his first warmup lap of his professional hockey career Wednesday, the Rangers’ top prospect shot a grin to the left corner of the ice.
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Gabe Perreault got the full New York Rangers experience on Wednesday.
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Gabe Perreault is expected to wear the number 94 for the New York Rangers as he makes his NHL debut on Wednesday night and there’s some deep history behind that decision.
The Rangers (35-32-7, 77 points) are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games and have a 5-9-0 mark this season against their final eight opponents. They are tied with the Canadiens for the final wild card, but Montreal has a game in hand. Columbus is two points back but has two games in hand on the Rangers.
The Rangers' 5-4 OT win over Minnesota put them back on the Canadiens' heels in the chase for the last playoff spot.
The Rangers SURGE is on with the next goal a third straight victory at New Jersey on Saturday afternoon. Granted last night's 5-4 overtime win over Minnesota is not causing cartwheels of joy on Seventh Avenue.
The New York Rangers have signed forward Gabe Perreault to a three-year entry-level deal, it was announced Monday.
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Unfortunate his (college) season is over,” coach Peter Laviolette said. “But fortunate for us, he’s now a member of the New York Rangers.”
It was a rollercoaster affair, but the New York Rangers defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in overtime on Wednesday night.