The New York Rangers struggles this season have ben notable, which is why they were among the most prominent teams attempting to trade away players at the deadline. One of the reasons for their struggles is their bad luck on home ice.
Usually, playing in a historic venue in Madison Square Garden would motivate a team to win games. For the Rangers this season, MSG has been an area of bad luck. After Tuesday's loss to the Los Angeles Kings, the Rangers are 9-16-6 at home this season. Their regulation win at home over the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 5, that was their first since late November.