"It is beyond frustrating trying to figure out who the real New York Rangers are. Are they the 2-8-1 home team, scoring just 3 goals in those regulation losses? Or are they the 11-4-1 road team who has laid waste to teams on the road? It is December 1st tomorrow, and no matter how good the process and metrics look, the Rangers are not a serious team with just two home wins through two months of the season."
"Igor Shesterkin did all he cojld over the course of the game as Mike Sullivan decided to ride the hot hand on the second half of the back-to-back. The Rangers rewarded Shesterkin by barely showing up and allowing 35 shots on goal, three that beat Shesterkin. We can make up all sorts of excuses: It was the Rangers 10th game in 16 days, they were on a back to back with travel, pieces of the lineup are clearly not at 100%,"
The New York Rangers show a stark split between poor home performance and strong road results, with only two home wins through two months. Home losses have featured minimal offense and a failure to support strong goaltending. Igor Shesterkin produced notable individual saves while the team allowed high shot totals and limited offensive pressure. Scheduling and injuries are noted but not accepted as sufficient excuses given opponents' ability to win despite absences. Long-term contracts restrict flexibility and raise questions about roster construction and management. A stretch of home-heavy games will further test the team's viability and prompt potential changes.
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