Rangers Struggle To Keep Up With Devils In Lopsided Loss
The New York Rangers’ four-game winning streak feels like a distant memory at this point, as they’ve faltered back down to their previous form.
Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images The New York Rangers ’ four-game winning streak feels like a distant memory at this point, as they’ve faltered back down to their previous form. After losing 4-1 to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night, the New York Rangers suffered a 6-3 defeat to the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night. Despite the Rangers only trailing 2-1 after the first period with the help of Vladislav Gavrikov, who scored his 14th goal of the season, the Devils dominated on all fronts, indicative of their 17-2 edge in shots on net after 20 minutes of play.
Aside from a slight push from the Rangers in the third period, New Jersey dictated the pace of play throughout most of the contest. Devils: 61. 54% HDCF% (High-Danger Chances For), 69.
35% xGF% (Expected Goal For Percentage) Rangers: 38. 46% HDCF% (High-Danger Chances For), 30. 65% xGF% (Expected Goal For Percentage) The Rangers were on their heels all night, allowing the Devils to control play with their speed, and their third-period push was simply not enough to withstand their opening 40 minutes.
"We weren't good enough,” Mike Sullivan said. “I don't think we were good enough all night long. We pushed in the third, but it's hard to win games when you only play a period.