The New York Rangers seem to have found their winning formula, and it's all about mindset. After being on the brink of relegation just a couple of weeks ago, the team has regained its footing, thanks in part to a renewed focus on determination and what J.T. Miller calls "intention."
In an interview after their recent comeback overtime victory over the Dallas Stars, Miller explained that when they play to their identity - with physicality, movement, and a clear goal - they become nearly unbeatable. The team's approach is simple: if you move your feet, hit hard, and stay focused, the game opens up and wins become more likely.
The Rangers' recent win over the Stars, which saw them trail by a goal late in the third period but still manage to emerge victorious in overtime, was seen as a turning point for the team. According to Miller, it was another example of the team being rewarded for doing the right thing - playing with intention and not letting frustration get the better of them.
Mike Sullivan, the team's coach, echoed this sentiment, saying "winning cures a lot of ills." The Rangers are now more confident than ever that they have what it takes to compete with any team on any given night.
Their upcoming schedule, which includes games against the Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche, and Vegas Golden Knights, is seen as an opportunity for them to prove their mettle. Miller believes that if they can stay focused and play to their identity, there's no reason why they shouldn't be able to beat these top teams.
As the Rangers head into a grueling stretch of games, it seems likely that they'll continue to find success on the ice, all thanks to their newfound focus on intention.
In an interview after their recent comeback overtime victory over the Dallas Stars, Miller explained that when they play to their identity - with physicality, movement, and a clear goal - they become nearly unbeatable. The team's approach is simple: if you move your feet, hit hard, and stay focused, the game opens up and wins become more likely.
The Rangers' recent win over the Stars, which saw them trail by a goal late in the third period but still manage to emerge victorious in overtime, was seen as a turning point for the team. According to Miller, it was another example of the team being rewarded for doing the right thing - playing with intention and not letting frustration get the better of them.
Mike Sullivan, the team's coach, echoed this sentiment, saying "winning cures a lot of ills." The Rangers are now more confident than ever that they have what it takes to compete with any team on any given night.
Their upcoming schedule, which includes games against the Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche, and Vegas Golden Knights, is seen as an opportunity for them to prove their mettle. Miller believes that if they can stay focused and play to their identity, there's no reason why they shouldn't be able to beat these top teams.
As the Rangers head into a grueling stretch of games, it seems likely that they'll continue to find success on the ice, all thanks to their newfound focus on intention.
. I mean, who doesn't love an underdog story? Being on the brink of relegation just a couple of weeks ago and now they're back in contention... it's like they've been given a second chance! And J.T. Miller's idea of "intention" is genius - when you play with purpose and not let frustration get to you, amazing things can happen 
. I'm loving the vibe of this team right now and I think they've got a great shot at making some noise in the playoffs 
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️. It's amazing how a change in mindset can make all the difference, you know? The players seem to be buying into this "intention" thing, and it's translating onto the ice for real. I'm not surprised they're on a roll now - those guys are hungry for wins, just like we were back in '97 when the Rangers made it to the Stanley Cup Finals 
. It's gonna be fun to watch them take on some tough opponents coming up... might even bring back some memories of watching the "Broad Street Bullies" crush teams back then 
Their new mindset is all about staying focused and playing to their identity - physicality, movement, and clear goals. It's like they're saying, if you move your feet, hit hard, and stay calm under pressure, the game opens up and wins become more likely! 
And let's be real, Mike Sullivan's quote "winning cures a lot of ills" is spot on. They've been through the struggles of being on the brink of relegation, but now they're more confident than ever that they can take down anyone. 
Their upcoming games against top teams like Ottawa, Colorado and Vegas are going to be super interesting to watch! 
Will they stay focused and play to their identity, or will they slip up? We'll have to wait and see! 
. I mean, it's not just about playing hard and staying focused, it's like they're actually thinking about how they want to play the game. It's almost... psychological? Like, if you move your feet, hit hard, and stay focused, the game opens up, right? And when they play like that, they become nearly unbeatable. I don’t know about hockey, but it seems like a pretty solid strategy to me 
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. And it makes me wonder, what's driving all this sudden success? Is it really just about playing with intention or is there something more at play? 
... I mean, think about it, the Rangers were down for dead just weeks ago, but they regrouped, refocused, and came back swinging 
. If you can do that, you'll be unstoppable 
... it's the same in our personal lives, we need to stay intentional with our goals and desires, not let our emotions get in the way 
... take action towards what you want, and the rest will follow 
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! The fact that they're focusing on staying focused, moving their feet, and just being physical is like totally winning the game 
! The way he talks about playing with intention is like so cool 
. I think this mindset shift is going to take them all the way to the playoffs and maybe even further 
. It's just, if you want to win, you gotta be willing to put in the work and trust your instincts. Mike Sullivan said winning cures a lot of problems, but I think it's more like winning helps you figure out what's going on 
. Now they're gonna face some tough teams, but if they can keep their focus, I'm totally stoked to see how they do 
. anyway, congrats to the rangers on finally finding their "winning formula" 
- now can we talk about how this is basically a sports version of watching paint dry 
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. The stats are looking pretty sweet too, they've got this "intention" thing down pat 
. I'm curious to see how they'll do against those top teams though, but if they keep it up, I think they're in for a great ride 
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Now they're all about being physical and moving those feet, it's like a beautiful thing to watch ⏀️! J.T. Miller's right on the money, if you play with intention and don't let frustration take over, you can achieve anything. I'm loving this renewed focus from Sullivan too, it's like he finally figured out their secret sauce 
. This upcoming schedule is gonna be super interesting to watch, especially against those top teams, let's see if they can keep the momentum going 
. It's amazing how a little "intention" can make all the difference in the world, right? Not like they've had anyone to carry the team or anything. The fact that J.T. Miller is now saying they need to play with physicality and movement makes me wonder if they were just messing around the whole time 
. Bring it on, Ottawa Senators! Let's see how long that newfound confidence lasts