Rangers Lose 3-1 to Hurricanes at Home

The New York Rangers suffered a disappointing 3-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, marking their 12th defeat in the last 16 games. The game started positively with Jimmy Vesey scoring just 17 seconds in, but the team faltered in the second period, allowing two goals and struggling to maintain offensive pressure. Despite Igor Shesterkin's impressive 28 saves, the Rangers' power play woes continued, going 0-for-4 in the match and extending to 0-for-12 in their last five games. Coach Peter Laviolette acknowledged execution issues, particularly under pressure from the Hurricanes' penalty kill. The defeat exacerbates concerns about the Rangers' inconsistency, as they have failed to win consecutive games since mid-November and currently sit 10 points behind the third-place Hurricanes in the Metropolitan Division. The Rangers will face the New Jersey Devils next in a crucial matchup as they aim to turn their season around.