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Rangers Captain J.T. Miller Criticized After Viral Play as Scoring Slump Deepens

The 32-year-old has 10 points in 21 games, saying he expects far more from himself.

Overview

  • A clip posted by reporter Steven Pappas showing Miller appearing to give up on a loose puck before a Vegas goal drew hundreds of thousands of views and heavy fan backlash.
  • New York fell 3-2 to the Golden Knights on Tuesday, continuing an uneven start highlighted by a 1-7-1 record at Madison Square Garden.
  • Miller has four goals and 10 points through 21 games, has dressed for every matchup, and is averaging over 20 minutes per game despite unconfirmed injury chatter.
  • After the loss, Miller acknowledged his struggles, saying he expects significantly more production from himself this season.
  • Coverage has contrasted Miller’s start with former Canucks teammates, noting nine Vancouver players have more points and renewing scrutiny of the trade that sent a first-round pick, Filip Chytil, and Victor Mancini to Vancouver.