Rangers Fall Apart Late, Shut Out by Bruins | New York Rangers News

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It's September 29th, you're listening to New York Rangers News Today.

AI-powered coverage of your squad. All right, so the New York Rangers kicked off their season last night in Boston. Unfortunately, they fell to the Bruins, ending the game 3-0.

It's a tough start, but they've got plenty of time to work things out. The Rangers struggled a bit in the first period, which is no surprise considering the condensed offseason. New York's got a bunch of new faces on the roster, so it'll take some time for everyone to gel.

You could really feel that lack of sharpness on the ice. In the second, things picked up a bit and the Bruins had some close calls, ringing a puck off the post. Igor Shesterkin was impressive in net, keeping the game scoreless entering the third period. That kind of performance is crucial, especially when the team's still finding its rhythm. Then came the third period, where the Rangers actually had some strong chances initially, but as the period wore on, mistakes crept in. A costly error allowed Boston's Fraser Minton to score the first goal, and it spiraled from there with two more follow-ups from the Bruins. They just couldn't hang on to a chance to still make it competitive. Looking ahead, the Rangers will be back in action for their home opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. They'll need to regroup and sharpen things up if they want to bounce back strong.