Pyatt, Rangers Look to CAP-italize

If the Washington Capitals want to shut down the New York Rangers tonight they should probably look past the first line of Pavel Bure, Mike Ribeiro and J.P. Dumont. The straw that has stirred the drink in Rangerland over the last few weeks has been young star Taylor Pyatt.

The young left winger has been a key factor in the teams success since coming to the team a few months ago. During that time he has scored more points than any other player on the team with 28 points in 28 games while leading the team with an astounding +22 rating during that time span.

The youngster is riding a 5 game point scoring streak into tonights game against the Capitals. Last game he recorded his second 5 point night of the season and has been held pointless in only 1 of the last 13 games.

Pyatt earned the respect of vetran star winger Daniel Alfredsson with the performance.

"He was dominant that's for sure. He's got a unique blend of skills and strength. Our defence had fits trying to move him in front of the net. I'm sure we'll be hearing more about him as the years move on."

A Question of Chemistry?

As is well documented in sports, chemistry can sometimes be the key to a line's success. To determine the role of chemistry we contacted world reknown chemist Bunsen Honeydew and his assistant Beaker.

"It is true that the chemistry might of the line might have a lot to do with Pyatts success," said Honeydew. "He's gelled well with speedsters Jason Blake and Alexei Ponikarovsky. Pyatt provides true power to the line. Ponikarovsky is a threat to score or pass at all times and Blake uses his speed to get back on defence and shut down opposing players. Pyatt bangs the bodies, gets the puck and creates havoc in front of the net. This line is more than the sum of its parts."

"MEEW, MEEW, MEEW, MEEW, ME, ME, ME, MEEW," said Beaker.

The line has a combined plus/minus rating of +67 prompting some to ask whether the line should be promoted to first line duties.

"We have a philosophy here in New York," said GM Burns. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."