The New York Rangers did not have a good weekend after the bye. Following a trip to the west coast, the Rangers got a week to rest. Simply put, they did not respond well.
On Saturday, the Islanders made a trip to Madison Square Garden and put up a touchdown against Ondrej Pavelec and the Rangers, winning 7-2. The following night, the Rangers traveled to Pittsburgh. In that attempt to bounce back, the Ranger put up little fight, falling 5-2.
The Flyers, on the other hand, are working their way out of the early season hole they were in.