NEW YORK -- There probably won't be a matchup during the first month of the season featuring two teams more desperate for a victory than the one that will take place Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.
The Arizona Coyotes (0-8-1) look for their first win of the season against the New York Rangers (2-6-2), who have lost six of seven (1-4-2) and are tied for the second-fewest points in the Eastern Conference.
The teams had visions of playoff appearances this season but are already fighting to remain relevant before the season is a month old.