The Rangers faced off against the Red Wings in their rescheduled matchup this Thursday evening. The game also featured Marc Staal’s first return to the Garden since he was traded by the team in 2020.
For the second game in a row, the contest’s decision required not only overtime but a shootout as well. This was a very up and down game for the Blueshirts as they played much of the game fast and loose and traded opportunities with an inarguably lesser Red Wings team, at least according to the standings. The Rangers never held the lead during the night, but were able to make it interesting before falling to Detroit in the shootout.