The New York Rangers returned from the holiday break with a familiar result against the New York Islanders, and it is something that probably has fans wishing the team was still sitting on the sidelines. There are a few notable statistics that get to the heart of the action, and let's dive right into it.
27 Saves for David Rittich
Saturday's 2-0 loss was the Rangers' eighth shutout loss of the 2025-26 season, and it was yet another concerning overall effort from a squad that needs to pickup points. "Big Save Dave" was a rock in net for the Islanders, and prior to the game it appeared the Rangers would be getting a break with Ilya Sorokin unavailable due to an injury.