Moments after being rushed out of Prague and hurried on to an awaiting charter plane back to the United States, the New York Rangers were able to finally reflect on their whole foreign experience. After a week or so of adjusting to the new climate and surroundings of the Czech Republic (including a fair amount of tourism), the Rangers finally got down to business on Saturday and Sunday night and stole a pair of victories from the Tampa Bay Lightning in their first two regular season NHL games.

The entire experience overjoyed all of the Rangers players who expressed sincere interest in returning for a similar situation next year. However, there was no time to reminisce or loiter around the Prague arena. The Rangers needed to literally jet out of there in order to hopefully readjust to their native Eastern Coast Time Zone in time for their Friday night home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks.

But heading home 2-0 in the season after back-to-back 2-1 victories has the Rangers feeling mighty contented. They played extremely well together on both sides of the puck and their transitional game was executed very tightly. Fans can’t wait to greet their Prague Champions at the Madison Square Garden this Friday in New York.