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5 Things New York Rangers Fans Should Be Thankful For

5 Things New York Rangers Fans Should Be Thankful For

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The holidays are around the corner, and it’s a good time of year to be a hockey fan with the 2014-15 season at about the quarter mark. New York Rangers fans have seen an inconsistent start for their beloved blueshirts, but there is still plenty to be appreciative of this Thanksgiving. Here are five things that Rangers fans should be thankful for.

5. Ryan McDonagh’s Smooth Recovery

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5. Ryan McDonagh’s Smooth Recovery

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Ranger fans held their breath when newly appointed captain McDonagh separated his shoulder on Nov. 2, but so far his recovery hasn’t seen any setbacks. It’s still unsure when McDonagh will return to the lineup, but he just started skating again.

4. Rick Nash’s Resurgence

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4. Rick Nash’s Resurgence

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Nash knew there would be a lot riding on his production this season, and he’s had the scoring touch so far. His 14 goals tie him for second in the league, and he leads New York in points with 21 in 20 games. Fans were praying that Nash would be better this season, and now they can be thankful that it’s happening.

3. New York's Young Talent

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3. New York's Young Talent

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The Rangers have a bunch of young talent in their organization and that is something to be excited about for Ranger fans. Anthony Duclair has been getting better and more confident, and Kevin Hayes has also shown plenty of skill. Those are just two names on a sizable list of talented young players that the Rangers have.

2. New York's Overall Success

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2. New York's Overall Success

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Fans obviously want their favorite team to be competitive for many years, and the Ranger fans have had a taste of that. New York had the magical run to the Final last year and have made the playoffs in eight of the last nine seasons. That type of success can go underappreciated sometimes, and plenty of teams go years without even sniffing the playoffs.

1. Henrik Lundqvist

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1. Henrik Lundqvist

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Henrik Lundqvist has been so solid for so long that Ranger fans are almost desensitized to his greatness. The Rangers will need him in order to return to the Stanley Cup Final, and blueshirt fans can rejoice knowing that he's signed to New York through the 2020-21 season.

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