Rangers defenseman Adam Fox has yet to score a goal this season but head coach Peter Laviolette is not concerned. Laviolette emphasized that as long as the team is successful, Fox’s scoring drought is not an issue as he contributes in other ways. Laviolette has been focusing on Fox’s overall play and his ability to be a two-way defenseman.
Meanwhile, rookie Brett Berard, who missed a recent game due to an upper-body injury, has been making an impact with a goal and an assist in his first four NHL games. Laviolette is unsure if Berard will be available for the next game against the Devils.
The Rangers have been sticking with their opening season line combinations in practice, with Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck, and Alexis Lafreniere leading the first line. Fox has been paired with Ryan Lindgren on defense, and the team recently sent Chad Ruhwedel down to Hartford.
Despite a recent loss to the Devils, Laviolette has been keeping the team focused on improving their overall play rather than being fixated on individual scoring statistics. The Rangers will be looking to bounce back in their next game, with Laviolette emphasizing the importance of contributions from all players to achieve success.
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