WASHINGTON — The Rangers might want to consider using one of their excess seventh-round picks (or, heaven forbid, maybe even a sixth) acquiring an enforcer before the deadline.
Because while the Blueshirts responded admirably, they were repeatedly crushed by an aggressive Capitals team that had no one to fear with Adam McQuaid sitting it out as the defenseman awaits word where he is going to be traded.
The smallish Rangers, who compete in the dirty areas, have no one to provide even the illusion of protection.