Rangers set a record for frustration with shutout defeat against Oilers

Rangers Struggle Again with Home Scoring

The Rangers took to the ice on Tuesday night, aiming to keep Edmonton’s Connor McDavid in check.

They succeeded in that regard, as McDavid didn’t find the back of the net at Madison Square Garden.

However, the Rangers faced defeat again, losing 2-0.

It’s becoming a concerning trend; they have yet to score in three home games this season. This makes them the only team in the league with such a drought on home ice.

In fact, the Rangers became the first team in NHL history to begin a season with three consecutive shutout losses at home.

They had chances to change that on Tuesday night, but those opportunities slipped away. Some shots hit the post, while others were denied by Edmonton goaltender Stuart Skinner.

Trent Frederick eventually broke the scoreless pattern with a breakaway goal against Igor Shesterkin at 10:22 of the second period.

Before the game, JT Miller and new head coach Mike Sullivan emphasized the importance of limiting McDavid’s impact. He hadn’t scored in his first two games this season after re-signing with Edmonton.

Miller articulated the necessity of “stopping” McDavid. If they didn’t, he suggested they would be paying for it consistently. “If we’re open to a player like him, he’s going to do what he wants with us,” he noted.

Despite this, the Rangers demonstrated solid defense under Coach Sullivan throughout the game.

They’ve allowed only seven points in five games so far, including three empty-net goals, yet they’ve suffered three losses.

Shesterkin performed well on Tuesday, but the Rangers, who lost their first two home games 4-0 and scored heavily in their two road games, couldn’t find their offensive rhythm.

Shesterkin faced minimal pressure initially but stepped up when Evan Bouchard aimed for the corner of the net, successfully keeping the game scoreless at one point.