Last season was a low point for the Rangers and they hoped this season would put it behind them. Up until now, the Rangers could take solace in the fact that they were still in the playoff picture. Thanks to a horrific losing streak, this team has fallen all the way down to last place in the Eastern Conference.
The Rangers' positive vibes from the Winter Classic ended quickly, as both Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox both suffered injuries, leaving them without two of their top players. Coincidentally, the Rangers entered a free fall, as they lost five games in a row.