The Wraparound: Don’t forget Adam Fox’s role in Rangers’ run

The Wraparound is your daily look at the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. We’ll break down the NHL playoff games today with the all-important television information.

• The Avalanche shut out Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Oilers to take a 2-0 series lead.

• Was it another argument that rest isn’t worth the rust? Or are we overlooking the rise of the Rangers’ “Kid Line” and other factors after they beat the Lightning in Game 1? Either way, we get to see how the defending repeat champions respond in Game 2 on Friday.

• Nice news for a player who’s been through a lot: defenseman Jake Gardiner was cleared for next season.

• For the first time in 19 seasons as an NHL head coach, Flames bench boss Darryl Sutter won a Jack Adams Award.

After impressively winning Game 1 against the Lightning (not to mention resilient comebacks versus the Penguins and Hurricanes), people are understandably lavishing the Rangers with praise.

When praising the Rangers during what feels like an earlier-than-expected run to an Eastern Conference Final, don’t forget about Adam Fox. Considering his start to the series, Fox set the bar high for himself as the Rangers try to expand their series lead over the Lightning in Game 2 Friday night (8 p.m. ET).

The New York Rangers destroyed the Tampa Bay Lightning in first game when they won 6-2! Adam Fox was the best player of the game in our eyes along with Igor Shesterkin. Fox played over 25 minutes and in that span the Rangers outplayed Tampa Bay. Fox also added 2 assists. Awesome! pic.twitter.com/kHAxvHKahn

— Andy & Rono (@ARHockeyStats) June 2, 2022

On one hand, it’s strange to say “don’t forget Adam Fox.”

After all, the 24-year-old is the reigning Norris Trophy winner. While I’d argue it’s a