In an 82-game season, road games are essential for success. The New York Rangers have struggled mightily away from Madison Square Garden this season and that could lead to problems has the team heads into the new year.
David Quinn has preached effort and consistency through the season. The Blueshirts have been all of that on home ice, but they have not had the same success in the road.
Their 3-7-2 road record is only better than the New Jersey Devils (2-9-1) and the St. Louis Blues (2-5-2). They are tied in road wins with the Ottawa Senators (3-8-1) whom the Rangers lost to 3-0 on Thursday night in Ottawa.