New York’s Rangers tied an NHL record by being shut out in their first three home games, a 2-0 defeat to Edmonton that left fans and players muttering about luck and ladder-climbing. The 180-minute home drought is the second-longest to start a season in the modern era, and the team created chances but couldn’t finish. Leaders like Mika Zibanejad and J.T. Miller stressed staying the course as Panarin, Cuylle, Edstrom and Rempe pressed, while Sam Carrick stood out as a rare bright spot for New York.

With a road swing looming at Toronto and Montreal before a Minnesota visit, fantasy managers should watch line combos, PP time, and the team’s ability to convert high-danger chances. The Rangers’ structure is intact, but the finish must follow the approach for the results to follow.

Two crossbars, a missed opportunity spree, and a chorus of boos on empty nets underscored the frustration. Still, the message stayed consistent: the plan is solid, the work ethic remain strong, and the goals will come if the process stays true.

Rangers became the first team in NHL history to be shut out in their first three home games, losing 2-0 to Edmonton at MSG despite dominating play. They outshot the Oilers 30-22 and owned a heavy edge in high‑danger chances, but the puck wouldn’t go in. Skinner stopped 20 with a late Henrique empty-netter sealing it. The takeaway: stay the course, as pressure and depth should translate into goals. Carrick’s line (Rempe, Edstrom) generated the clearest chances, while Miller and Zibanejad neutralized McDavid and Draisaitl. Special-teams weren’t decisive, but volume should pay off soon.

The night underscored a productive depth script for fantasy: sustained scoring chances, a fourth line that can drive play, and a goalie who can steal games until the finish finally clicks. Expect continued heavy shot volume and improved finishing as the Rangers convert their pressure into wins and fantasy value rises for secondary scorers.