The New York Rangers have played two games so far in the 2010-11 NHL season. The Rangers won the first game 6-3 over the Buffalo Sabres, and lost the second game 6-4 to the New York Islanders.
The Rangers offense has come alive this season, and a big part of it has been Brandon Dubinsky. Dubinsky has scored in both games this season, with two goals in Buffalo and a goal and an assist in Long Island.
Dubinsky is tied for team lead in goals with Derek Stepan (who has three goals this season) and he is leading the team in points with four. Though the season is extremely young, only two games in, Dubinsky’s hot start is worth noting.
The often criticized Rangers winger (and center) had a similar start two seasons ago when he led the league, with Aaron Voros, in goals and points scored after the first month of the season. Dubinsky ended that season, the 2008-09 season, with a weak 13 goals, 28 assists, and 41 points. Will this be another disappointing season after a hot start?
I am not a big fan of Dubinsky, and never have anything good to say about him. But I do believe this season will be his season to shine and that he will be a very big p ...
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Article written by Nick Perri
Brandon Dubinsky’s Hot Start is a Plus for the New York Rangers’ Hot Offense
October 12th, 2010 by Nick Perri Leave a reply »
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