The New York Rangers, who had the NHL's best record last season, are struggling this year with eight losses in their last ten games. After trading captain Jacob Trouba to Anaheim, the Rangers lost 2-1 to the Chicago Blackhawks, a team that had been winless on the road for over five weeks.

Leading scorer Artemi Panarin expressed disappointment over the team's performance, while coach Peter Laviolette pointed to execution issues and the need for leadership following Trouba's departure. The Rangers, now 2-8-0 since mid-November, must improve to regain their competitive edge.