The New York Rangers are struggling with their recent performances, suffering a 4-3 defeat to the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking their seventh loss in the last nine games. Coach Peter Laviolette's strategy of continuously changing defensive pairings has led to confusion and costly errors on the ice. The Rangers managed to fire 30 shots but generated only a handful of high-danger chances, indicating a lack of offensive threat.

Adam Fox and K'Andre Miller, who have struggled to build chemistry after a partner change, illustrated the consequences of Laviolette's line juggling. Miller was involved in multiple defensive lapses, costing the team crucial goals. Despite a goal from Artemi Panarin extending his point streak, the Rangers failed to mount a comeback as they continue to fall further behind in the playoff race.