The New York Rangers have struggled of late losing two in a row, and have just two wins in their last eight games (2-5-1). So why have the Rangers played so poorly? There are a number of reasons but for the most part it comes down to one major factor that’s had a domino effect; playing shorthanded.
Now to be clear, I don’t mean the team is taking too many penalties. Since the first period against the Washington Capitals, when Ryan Lindgren injured his shoulder in the opening period, the Rangers have not had a full lineup by force or by choice.