The Rangers find themself in a bit of a mini-slump as they pick up their third loss across their last four games. It was a highly coveted match-up between two Eastern Conference powerhouses, but a lack of threatening offense from the Rangers mixed with Florida’s shutdown style set the tone for an underwhelming third period that only amplifies the noise regarding the team’s needs with the looming trade deadline.
1st Period:
It was an incredibly fast paced, aggressive start to this one as both teams were firing on all cylinders right out the gate. Florida was playing their typical truculent style of game with a heavy forecheck while the Rangers were matching that to the best of their abilities defensively, still finding ways to move the puck and make plays along the way.