Rangers become first team to be shut out in first three home games – Sportsnet.ca

The New York Rangers simply cannot buy a goal at Madison Square Garden so far this season.
With a 2-0 shutout loss against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, the Blueshirts became the first team in modern NHL history to be held goalless in the first three home games of the season.
On Tuesday, it was not for lack of trying on the Rangers’ part. They tested Stuart Skinner 30 times, forcing the oft-maligned netminder to make some highlight-reel saves.
“I don’t know if I should laugh or cry,” centreman Mika Zibanejad told reporters after the loss.
They were also shut out in their home opener against the rival Pittsburgh Penguins, 3-0, and again on Sunday against the Washington Capitals.
On the flip side, they’ve had no issues scoring goals on the road, beating the Buffalo Sabres in their home-opener 4-0 and exacting revenge on the Penguins with a 6-1 win at PPG Paints Arena.
The Rangers now head on the road for a two-game trip against fellow Original Sixers Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens. Their next chance to score a goal in front of Rangers faithful will be Oct. 20 against the Minnesota Wild.

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