The New York Rangers come into this game as one of the best teams in hockey with a 7-3-1 record, but all three of their losses and the one overtime loss came on the road.They started the season rather hot, but they have cooled off a bit over the past few games.
They were 6-2-0 for the year and over the past three games, they've gone 1-1-1.The ugliest by far was the loss to the Devils; they allowed seven goals in that game, and outside of that game, the team hasn't allowed more than three goals in any game this season.Adam Fox of the New York Rangers gets set for the faceoff against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, on Nov.
7, 2025.(Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)In fact, their defense and goalkeeping have been their strength this season.
They've allowed a total of just 24 goals in their games this season.Take away the seven to the Devils, and now opponents are averaging just 1.7 goals per game.
Dylan Garand is expected in between the pipes tonight.He is 4-2-1 for the season and allowing 1.85 goals against per game.
His save percentage is an outstanding .929 for the year.He hasn't ever faced the Maple Leafs in his career.AN NYC CURSE: RANGERS TOP GOALIE DRAGGED OFF ICE AS NEW YORK SPORTS NIGHTMARE DEEPENSThe Toronto Maple Leafs are not off to a great start this season with a 5-4-2 record, and they are just 3-3-1 at home this season.
They aren't in exactly a great position either, with three losses in their past five games.However, they did win the past two games and have only allowed three goals total in the past two games.
Of the six losses or overtime losses, they've only had one game where they lost by more than one goal.The team is averaging 3.45 goals per game, so the offense hasn't been bad, and they are allowing only 3.09 goals.
Perhaps they just need to find a way to close out games better.Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck during the first period against the O...