"At least the Rangers scored, right? This is getting old, though, as the Rangers scored just once despite the game feeling extremely winnable. A point is a point, and sometimes you just need to see one go in the net before the floodgates open. The Rangers went 170 straight minutes between goals, a team that if you are living and dying with your top six, you look like you're dying early on."
"Speaking of Zibanejad, the hate needs to calm down. Even with the fanned shot attempt, Mika has had a terrific start to the season and has looked engaged in every single game. Fanned shots happen to everyone, this was just one that came at a bad time and was exacerbated by Adam Fox biting on William Nylander holding the puck an extra second and Artemi Panarin's lack of a backcheck. It happens, and the fanned shot was probably the least problematic part of that sequence."
The Rangers scored only once and endured a 170-minute scoring drought despite a winnable game. The team shows strong process but struggles to convert chances due to poor finishing talent and shooting luck. Half of the top six looks ineffective early, and one key forward remains on LTIR, exposing forward-thin roster issues. Cap constraints limit the ability to call up or add offensive reinforcements like Gabe Perreault or Scott Morrow. Mika Zibanejad has started well and remains engaged despite a notable failed attempt. Artemi Panarin’s limited production and a missed backcheck raise additional concerns about the offense.
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