The New York Rangers selected left wing Alexis Lafreniere of the QMJHL's Rimouski Oceanic with the first pick in the 2020 NHL draft on Tuesday. The Rangers had never selected with the first overall pick in the entry draft era, which began in 1979. Lafreniere, who will turn 19 on Sunday, was the consensus top prospect in this draft class after he put together a remarkable and decorated season between Rimouski in a shortened season and Team Canada at the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship. Lafreniere led the QMJHL in scoring with 112 points in 52 games, earning league MVP honors for the second straight season. His 2.15 points per game average was the highest across Canada's top three junior leagues since Connor McDavid had 2.50 in his final season in the OHL in 2014-15. "Growing up, you're dreaming of being drafted. And for me today, it's amazing to go first," Lafreniere said. "I'm really honored." Lafreniere was named the Canadian Hockey League Player of...