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Rangers Set NHL First With Third Straight Home Shutout Start in 2-0 Loss to Oilers

Stuart Skinner’s 30-save shutout, backed by a flawless penalty kill, decided the game, with New York pointing to strong chance generation.

CALGARY, CANADA - APRIL 5: Blake Coleman #20 of the Calgary Flames chases the puck against Nicolas Hague #14 of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on April 5, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Stuart Skinner stopped 30 shots for Edmonton and the Oilers went 3-for-3 on the penalty kill, including a key third-period stop of a New York power play.
  • Trent Frederic scored the winner on a second-period breakaway after a dump-in deflected off a linesman, and Adam Henrique added an empty-net goal with 1:08 remaining.
  • The Rangers have gone 180 minutes without a home goal to open the season, the first such three-game start in NHL history; only the 1928-29 Pittsburgh Pirates lasted longer at 187:19, a mark New York could surpass if it fails to score before 8:19 of its next home game Monday.
  • Underlying metrics favored New York, which outshot Edmonton 30-22 and led 11-3 in five-on-five high-danger chances (15-3 overall), according to Natural Stat Trick.
  • Coach Mike Sullivan and captain J.T. Miller said the team controlled play and urged patience, expressing confidence that finishing will follow if they maintain their approach.