Keith Yandle isn't used to playing in front of large home crowds from his time with the Arizona Coyotes, so his New York Rangers debut at Madison Square Garden was a bit of an adjustment.
"I had a little bit of butterflies. The crowd did a great job in welcoming me," Yandle told reporters after a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators. "All the guys made it an easy day for me."
Yandle finished with three shots and one hit in 19:41 time on ice. It will take time for him to learn New York's system because the team plays a more free-flowing style than the rigid defensive focus of Arizona.
Yandle: "It’s a little different system; (here) you look up and guys are ahead of the game a little bit, guys are flying around..."
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More Yandle, who played 19:41: "It’s a lot of fun to play that type of game. I’m looking forward to getting a little more comfortable."
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The 28-year-old blue-liner isn't sure he's ever played on such a good team at both ends of the ice.