Arthur and guest cohost Steve Valiquette evaluate the first 5 games of the season for the New York Rangers, with the team going 3-1-1 and collecting 7 out of 10 possible points, and discuss a tough loss to the San Jose Sharks last night, why the Blueshirts’ power play has been dominant so far, the “3 E’s” of a hockey player’s career, the perils of giving up low danger goals, the accrual of cap space, and more.

Plus, thoughts on next week’s slate of games, starting with the Columbus Blue Jackets at The Garden on Sunday evening, the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday featuring the returns of Alexandar Georgiev and Dryden Hunt, who was picked up on waivers by the defending champs, and the New York Islanders on Wednesday to complete the back-to-back. 

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