Mike Sullivan Addresses The New York Rangers Power-Play Woes As They're Currently Ranked 30th In The NHL
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New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan has finally addressed the teams struggling power play woes, something that seriously needs to change.
Since the start of the 2025-26 season, the Rangers have been facing several different struggles. However, their Power Play woes is one of the biggest issues that need to be addressed as they are currently ranked 30th in the entire NHL.
Resulting in Mike Sullivan to finally address the Rangers Power Play, as according to TSN they are now 4-for-30 (13.3%) this season are ranked 30th in the NHL following their game against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
Mike Sullivan Addresses The New York Rangers Struggles Power Play
Here's a look at what Mike Sullivan had to say about the Rangers PP, moments before their game against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. But it's safe to say the same comment stands considering they went 0-2 on their chances against the Oilers.
Sullivan on the #NYR PP, which is 4-for-28 (14.3%) this season and tied for 27th in the NHL.
"It's a little bit of a mixed bag. I think there's been moments when it's been really good. I think when they play with a five-on-five mindset, and there's pace and there's tempo to what they do, I think they're very effective, and they get a lot of good looks. I think it's been better than what the numbers suggest. But I think from an offensive standpoint, we've been saying that about the whole team. Our message to them is to make sure that we have a discipline to stay the course.
"I think sometimes, as the game goes on, if we get a couple of power plays and we don't score, on the next one, we tend to want to play power play and not play hockey. And I think there's a big difference. I think when we play hockey, that's when they're at their best. If they can score a goal or two, I think it will help their overall confidence, which I think will bleed into our five-on-five also."
"It's a little bit of a mixed bag. I think there's been moments when it's been really good. I think when they play with a five-on-five mindset, and there's pace and there's tempo to what they do, I think they're very effective, and they get a lot of good looks. I think it's been better than what the numbers suggest. But I think from an offensive standpoint, we've been saying that about the whole team. Our message to them is to make sure that we have a discipline to stay the course.
"I think sometimes, as the game goes on, if we get a couple of power plays and we don't score, on the next one, we tend to want to play power play and not play hockey. And I think there's a big difference. I think when we play hockey, that's when they're at their best. If they can score a goal or two, I think it will help their overall confidence, which I think will bleed into our five-on-five also."
Certainly something that needs to change if the Rangers wish to continue to find success throughout the season.
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