"The boos grew louder as the third period waned on, each failed rush attempt and sloppy breakout adding to the frustration of the fans who'd paid hundreds of dollars to watch the New York Rangers. The first cheer that emerged from the Madison Square Garden crowd in the final frame came with less than seven minutes to play. It was sarcastic."
"They played better defensively with each passing game in their Pacific Northwest road trip last week, which culminated in a 3-2 overtime win in Seattle on Saturday, in which they held the Kraken to just 13 shots. Instead, the Rangers' effort against Carolina was more reminiscent of their home games throughout the first month and then some of 2025-26. I don't think I've ever been a part of something like this before, Zibanejad said. In terms of getting looks, not scoring, so that's frustrating."
"The Rangers pressed hard at times. J.T. Miller, Artemi Panarin, and Carson Soucy all had quality looks early in the first period, as the Rangers totalled 15 shots in the frame. New York was also credited with three high-danger chances in the first period, according to Natural Stat Trick. Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan specifically mentioned in his postgame media availability that his players couldn't capitalize on prime scoring chances by Panarin, Miller, and Jonny Brodzinski."
The New York Rangers lost 3-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden, recording only one shot in the third period and finishing shut out. Fans voiced frustration as failed rushes and sloppy breakouts compounded the team's offensive woes. The Rangers generated 15 shots and three high-danger chances in the first period but could not convert quality looks from J.T. Miller, Artemi Panarin, and Carson Soucy. Mika Zibanejad described the team as slow with puck decisions and too far from each other in the third. Coach Mike Sullivan said the players failed to capitalize on prime scoring chances.
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