Hartford is struggling mainly due to their inability to start games off on the right foot or finish them out. The Wolf Pack have been outscored 11-8 in the first period, and 10-4 in the third period. They are only managing to outscore opponents 15-10 in the second period, with 8 of those 15 goals coming in their three wins so far this season.
Chmelar, the Rangers 5th round pick in 2021, has very quietly become a steady prospect for the Rangers. His 2-3-5 in 9 games this year doesn't light the world on fire, but he's been great for the Pack and has a nice edge to his game. The 6'5″, 220 lb winger will probably slide into a third line role, assuming he plays, to help give that line a little more scoring bite to it.