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NY Rangers rookie Brennan Othmann understands his role, but scratches make little sense

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Brennan Othmann has been a healthy scratch for the New York Rangers this season .

The rookie forward is still searching for his first NHL goal after 20 games played.

The Rangers outscored opponents, 6 -0, with a 77.11% xGF, 69.05% Corsi and 65.45% shot share.

In the six games prior to back-to-back scratches, the Rangers outscoring opponents 7 -1 while he was on the ice.

The Rangers have been eliminated from the playoff race.

The only thing left to do in these final two games is get young players like Othmann , Perreault and Berard valuable NHL experience.

“You can look back at all the chances I've had in however many games I've played, but it seems like there's been a lot,” he said.