If the Rangers wanted reason to remain optimistic that their season can turn around, all they have to do is look toward one of their own for hope.

While Quick grew up idolizing former Rangers Hall of Fame goaltender Mike Richter, the league is filled with American-born goalies who were growing up while Quick dominated at the peak of his career. One of which is Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman, who played opposite Quick on Thursday.

Nothing changes for Jonathan Quick in the wake of Igor Shesterkin going on IR with an upper-body injury sustained in the third period in Florida on Monday, when Sam Bennett crashed into the Rangers franchise goaltender after a hit from Ryan Lindgren.

That was evident last night at The Garden because Jonathan Quick proved that he IS the man to lead them out of their monumental morass. Jon's 32-save performance against the Beantowners was vintage Quick.

Berard made it 2-0 when he entered the offensive zone on a two-on-one with linemate Will Cuylle and opted to shoot, rather than pass. He lifted a perfectly placed wrister over the glove arm of Boston goalie Jeremy Swayman (25 saves) and into the top corner at 12:53.