10 Thoughts: Habs Concede 4-3 Loss to the Rangers
The Habs had the lead for the majority of Saturday's game against the Rangers thanks to a quick start.
However, New York scored three quick goals in the third, and the Canadiens couldn't hold on. After their season-opening loss, the Habs had won four straight games and were facing the rejuvenated New York Rangers.
The Rangers appeared to have recovered from their terrible first few games. The Canadiens were missing three players: Kirby Dach, Patrik Laine, and Kaiden Guhle, due to injuries.
The absence of Guhle was particularly felt, but the reality is that the Rangers were the better team on the night. They pressed longer and harder than the Habs and defended better in the defensive zone.
As a result, the Habs conceded a 4-3 loss to the Rangers.
The stark reality is that the Rangers were the better team on the night.
Author's summary: Habs lose 4-3 to Rangers despite early lead.