Rangers Open Season with 3-0 Loss and Defensive Breakdown

New York lost 3-0 at Boston on September 30 despite a 24-23 shot edge, with Swayman stopping all 24 Rangers shots and Boston scoring three times in a 75-second third-period burst. About 20 giveaways, repeated odd-man rushes, poor defensive support and finishing problems remain the main concerns; Sullivan and the players now stress cleaning up both ends before Thursday's Tampa Bay home opener.