Blues Win 5-2, Rangers Suffer Fourth Loss

The New York Rangers suffered their fourth consecutive loss, falling 4-3 to the Carolina Hurricanes after relinquishing a third-period lead. Despite improved effort, as noted by coach Peter Laviolette and captain Jacob Trouba, the Rangers struggled to maintain control and were outshot significantly in the final period. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues achieved a significant victory over the New Jersey Devils, winning 3-0 with Jordan Binnington recording his 16th career shutout and setting a franchise record for wins. Dylan Holloway scored twice for the Blues, who are showing signs of resurgence under new coach Jim Montgomery. The Devils, despite a strong record over their last 14 games, have been shut out in all of their losses, highlighting a troubling trend. The contrasting fortunes of both teams reflect a pivotal moment in the NHL season as coaching changes and performance inconsistencies come to the forefront.