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The Rangers’ early goal disease, is it real?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Travis Zajac #19 of the New Jersey Devils celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers at 32 seconds of the first period at Madison Square Garden on January 19, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Nothing frustrates fans of the New York Rangers more than when the team gives up an early goal. Case in point, opening night this season, with the Stanley Cup waiting and hopes for an undefeated season, the Rangers allow a power play goal to Brock Nelson just 2:33 into the game.