Vincent Trocheck, one of the Rangers’ most reliable players, stepped up again Thursday night in Game 3 in Raleigh.
He also had two assists, including the game-winning goal off an Artemi Panarin deflection.
Trocheck had at least one assist in all three wins against Carolina and six of the seven playoff games.
He leads the Rangers with eight power play points. This is the result of his central role as a bumper man in the top unit’s unwavering ability to attract attention online.
Trocheck’s line with Panarin and Alexis Lafreniere has always been the most consistent at New York’s 5-on-5, with the trio producing five even-strength goals out of the Rangers’ overall series total of 11 goals. .
We can talk about analytics until we’re blue in the face, but the disparity in producing top-end talent is the real story.
Trocheck’s all-out, proactive play helped him steal two games in the series.
Would you bet on the NHL?
Anything above even money on his assist prop is a steal in itself.
play: Vincent Trocheck had 1+ assists (+106, FanDuel).
