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Demoralizing 4-1 defeat puts the New York Rangers back in the loss column

By Anthony Tornatore Jr

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Kaapo Kakko #24 of the New York Rangers leaves the ice following a 4-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights at Madison Square Garden on December 02, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Kaapo Kakko #24 of the New York Rangers leaves the ice following a 4-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights at Madison Square Garden on December 02, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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Brendan Lemieux #48 of the New York Rangers celebrates
Brendan Lemieux #48 of the New York Rangers celebrates /

News & notes:

  • The Golden Knights first period goal was the first time the Rangers allowed a goal in the first period in their last five games.
  • Brendan Smith played against his brother Reilly Smith tonight. They are just one of three sets of brothers currently playing in the NHL.
  • Mika Zibanejad has registered a point in each of his five career games against the Golden Knights.
  • Jacob Trouba extended his point streak to three games and he has now registered seven points in the last seven games.
  • Henrik Lundqvist made his 874th appearance for the New York Rangers. He is now second on the all time career appearances list with one franchise behind Martin Brodeur, who had 1,259 with the New Jersey Devils.

Stars of the game:

  1. Max Pacioretty (1 Goal)
  2. Malcolm Subban (29 Saves, .967 Save%)
  3. Alex Tuch (2 Goals)

Looking ahead:

The New York Rangers will take the next two days off as they prepare to travel to Columbus and take on the Blue Jackets, who have lost three of their last five for a Thursday night matchup. This will be a one game road trip as they will travel back to New York afterwards for a Friday contest against the Montreal Canadiens.

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