Alexis Lafreniere Continues Breakout Season With Rangers

New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafreniere is thriving in an expanded top-line role, averaging nearly 20 minutes of ice time and leading the team with 13 points and seven goals. Head coach Mike Sullivan praised his improved grind game down low in the offensive zone. Lafreniere scored in a 5-4 loss to Toronto, having posted at least one point in seven of his prior eight games, anchoring his status as a vital offensive catalyst for the Blueshirts.