J.T. Miller’s first game as captain of the New York Rangers didn’t go as hoped.
The Rangers looked flat in their 2025-26 opener, falling 3-0 to the Pittsburgh Penguins in front of a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. Miller was among the many who struggled, failing to record a shot on goal, credited with only one hit, and on ice for two empty-net goals in just over 18 minutes of ice time.
“I don’t think he played many games as a Ranger worse than that one last night” MSG network analyst and former NHL goaltender Steve Valiquette posted after the game.