
Halford & Brough in the Morning Things Are Going Great For JT Miller's New York Rangers
Mar 24, 2026
David Amber, Sportsnet NHL host and Hockey Night in Canada personality, brings expert NHL analysis. He breaks down playoff races and key coaching strengths. He evaluates Pacific division contenders, Montreal’s young core, and Tampa Bay’s pressure. He previews must-watch games and highlights surprise teams that could shake up the postseason.
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Reframe Struggles By Focusing On What Still Works
- Focus on positives when underperforming, as Connor McDavid suggested, noting being in a playoff spot with 11 games left.
- McDavid framed it as ‘we're 71 games in… still in the playoff spot’ to reorient perspective.
Rangers Home Struggles Revealed By Nine Shot Game
- The New York Rangers are underperforming at home, exemplified by a 2-1 loss where they recorded only nine shots and tied a rare franchise low.
- JT Miller called the performance embarrassing and urged teammates to “find energy” after a ceremonial 1,000th game for Mika Zibanejad.
JT Miller's Raw Postgame About Accountability
- JT Miller delivered a candid postgame reaction after the nine-shot loss, saying players were outcompeted and should feel 'a fire lit under your ass' to play for teammates.
- His raw tone occurred the same night the team celebrated Mika Zibanejad's 1,000th game, amplifying the frustration.

