For the second straight game, the Rangers were absolutely dominated in the first period in terms of puck possession and shots on goal. They were outshot 21-9 in the period after being outshot 20-5 in Calgary on Thursday. This time they trailed 2-0 after 20 minutes.

It should be acknowledged that this was the Rangers’ first set of back-to-back losses this season, which has seen the team collect double the amount of wins compared to regulation losses thus far. It has to be pointed out because despite going 2-2 on this four-game western road trip — after a dismal 6-2 loss to the Oilers Saturday night at Rogers Place capped the swing — the Rangers are beyond fortunate to be where they’re