The New York Rangers had a third period to forget and gave up three consecutive goals to the Predators.
The New York Rangers defensive issues crept back into their game once again this evening, and they were defeated 5-3 by the Nashville Predators. Despite a late game comeback attempt, the Rangers were absolutely miserable in their own end and allowed the Predators to essentially walk all over them in the defensive zone. Henrik Lundqvist got the yank yet again, but really none of this can be pinned on him. The top defensemen in front of him aren't doing nearly enough to make his life easier, and they are leaving him out to dry.