Rangers Suffer Shutout Loss to Hurricanes, 4-0

The New York Rangers suffered a disappointing 4-0 defeat against the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden, marking their second consecutive loss after a strong January. Andrei Svechnikov starred for the Hurricanes, scoring twice and assisting on another goal, while Frederik Andersen achieved his 28th career shutout by making 22 saves. The Rangers, who finished January with an 8-3-3 record, struggled with execution and failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, resulting in their third shutout loss of the season. Despite this setback, the team remains in a precarious playoff position, as they missed a chance to gain ground in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hurricanes continued their dominance over the Rangers, having won all three meetings this season. Rangers center Mika Zibanejad acknowledged the team's good play in January but emphasized the need to move past this loss quickly.