It goes without saying that Henrik Lundqvist has been the most consistent, and arguably the best player on the Rangers so far this season. Lundqvist has been so consistent that the Rangers come from behind win over the Bruins on Saturday was the eighth consecutive game he has played in where he has allowed exactly two goals (not counting the shootout).
It is this statistic that leads to the concept of Rangers math, where 3=2, 2=1, and 1=0. Obviously, in real mathematics, the numbers don't add up, but for the Rangers, these numbers spell out success.
If Lundqvist gives up exactly two goals in each game: three or more goals would give the Rangers a win, thus two points (3=2). If the Rangers score exactly two goals (regulation, overtime and shootout), the Rangers would lose 3-2 in either overtime or a shootout, thus one point (2=1). If the Rangers score one or zero goals, the Rangers would lose 2-1 in regulation, or 2-0, thus zero points (1=0).
All the ridiculous math formulas aside, Lundqvist has been outstanding this season. It has been his consistency and outstanding play that have propelled the Rangers to first place in the Eastern Conference standings. And even though Lundqvist has yet to record a shutout this year, despite leading the league with 10 last season, his outstanding play has him first in the NHL in wins, third in the NHL in goals against average, and sixth in the NHL in save percentage. In fact, his numbers are better than Roberto Luongo's, even though the Vancouver goalie has five shutouts already this season.
Lundqvist will try to get what would be his league-leading 12th win on Monday when the Rangers host the Ottawa Senators.
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