The New York Rangers could not save the opportunity to gain ground in the image of the playoffs when they lost 3-1 against the Kings of Los Angeles on Tuesday evening.
During the first 20 minutes of play, the Kings dominated the possession time and the Rangers recorded only two shots, but the score remained 0-0.
JT Miller opened the scoring in the second period to give the Rangers an advance of 1-0. Unfortunately for the blueshirts, they did not take advantage of this track.
The Rangers committed three penalties in the second setting, which led to two goals for Los Angeles.
The Kings won the battle of the special teams and this is what finally led to the fall of the Rangers.
Igor Shesterkin posted another valiant effort, recording 30 stops on 32 shots, which is why his teammates have the impression of dropping him in a way.
“He was spectacular, kept us in the game,” said Vincent Trocheck about Sheterkin. “It is almost not appreciated because you expect almost every night from him, but he is obviously a world -class goalkeeper and shows him at night and the evening.”
Rangers feel like you’ve been enough to win the match. However, there is a feeling of frustration with the losses that continue to accumulate, especially at this stage of the year when each point is critical.
“It becomes tiring because I have the impression that in recent weeks, we have played good hockey, but we are still losing,” said Mika Zibanejad. “Find a way to lose. It’s hard to look at the positive points.”
The Rangers will be back in action Friday evening against the Anaheim Ducks.
