What About Strudwick?

The New York Rangers have found excellent goaltending and lots of scoring as they lead the Eastern Confrence with the Montreal Canadiens trailing not far behind. What's different about the actual physical team? Jason Strudwick was traded away to the Edmonton Oilers. Is it Strudwick leaving the reason the Rangers are doing so good? Or is it the rest of the team is just playing better? In my opinion, it is mostly the rest of the team's new performance. yes, it maybe Strudwick a bit. But I think it's mostly the rest of the team.