Rangers' Halloween Review: Tricks and Treats | New York Rangers News

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It's October 31st, you're listening to New York Rangers News Today, AI-powered coverage of your team. I'm Corey with the story. Alright, so let's talk about the Rangers on this spooky Halloween.

They had a solid start, going 6 wins and 2 losses, but things have taken a dark turn.

New York's dropped 5 of their last 6 games, which has them sitting at 13th in the Eastern Conference. It's early in the season, so not time to panic yet, but still definitely some eerie vibes. Then there's the situation with Igor Shesterkin. His season ended abruptly after just 5 games due to a lower body injury. That's a gut punch for the team, because he was performing at a high level before going down. Losing your number one goalie can shake things up in a hurry, and this is a major issue for the Rangers. On a brighter note, Tye Kartey has been a pleasant surprise. He jumped up to the second line and is now the third leading goal scorer for the Rangers. With 10 points in 14 games, that's got to feel good for a player picked up off waivers.

Even if he may not fit perfectly in the top six long term, you can't deny his contribution so far.

Now, let's talk about the home and road splits. Madison Square Garden hasn't been a fortress like they hoped. While they started off strong at home, they're a dismal one win and five losses on the road. It's nice they've got that home streak, but those road losses are a concerning trick that could haunt them down the line. To wrap it up, the Rangers have certainly shown some tricks and treats in this early part of the season. With lots of gains left to play, they'll need to iron out the Kinks if they want to be seen as serious contenders. It's going to be interesting to watch how they rebound from this challenging stretch.