Rangers End Losing Streak
In a dramatic turnaround, the New York Rangers managed to halt a disappointing four-game losing streak on Monday night by narrowly defeating the St. Louis Blues with a final score of 3-2. The pivotal moment came just 40 seconds into the third period when Alexis Lafreniere found the back of the net, marking his fifth goal of the season and giving the Rangers a critical lead.
Key Contributions
The evening also saw contributions from Vincent Trocheck and Adam Edstrom, both of whom scored, helping the Rangers secure only their second victory out of their last ten contests at Madison Square Garden, improving their home record to 2-7-1. Notably, defenseman Adam Fox and Vladislav Gavrikov each tallied two assists during the game.
Game Highlights
St. Louis initially took the lead late in the first period when Dylan Holloway scored. However, the Rangers struck back with Trocheck equalizing midway through the second frame, firing in a shot from a precise pass by Jonny Brodzinski for his fourth goal of the season. Lafreniere then made it 2-1 before Edstrom extended the Rangers’ lead to two goals with just over eleven minutes left in the game. Despite Brayden Schenn’s late effort that brought the score to 3-2 with only 1:15 remaining, the Rangers managed to hold on to their slim advantage.
Defensive Stand
In a tense moment of the game, the Rangers faced a four-minute penalty in the third period for high-sticking against Brett Berard—who was making his season debut after being called up from Hartford of the AHL—but the team successfully defended against the Blues’ power play opportunities. The Rangers, currently sitting at 11-12-2, remain at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division, and were without their captain J.T. Miller for the second consecutive match.
Upcoming Matches
Up next, the Blues will travel to New Jersey on Wednesday as they wrap up a five-game road trip, while the Rangers are set to visit Carolina on the same day, looking to build on their recent success.
