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NHL Power Rankings: #2
Coming in at number two on our list of the best Metropolitan Division wings is New York Rangers forward Rick Nash. Nash tends to attract a lot of hate because of his inability to show up in the postseason. However, even at his worst, he’s still an excellent two-way forward. He’s paid to score goals, but his two-way play is extremely valuable and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Nash is arguably the most efficient wing in the division at even strength. That’s pretty important considering that games are played primarily at even strength.
- 1st in even-strength goals per 60 minutes (1.52)
- 1st in even-strength points per 60 minutes (2.49)
Nash doesn’t contribute much on the Rangers power play. That’s more of an indictment of New York’s power play than it is of Nash. Nash’s possession stats are quite impressive. He is positive in every possession stat and generally makes his team better when he’s on the ice.
So who’s number one? It should be fairly obvious.
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