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Oilers Blank Rangers 2-0 as New York Sets NHL First With Three Straight Home Shutouts

Mike Sullivan urges patience, citing strong chance generation despite a 2-3 start.

Oct 14, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (13) reacts after scores a goal against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Oct 14, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) celebrates after scoring the game winning goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in overtime at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Oct 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) makes a save against the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Oct 14, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (91) skates with the puck against the Nashville Predators in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Stuart Skinner stopped 30 shots, Trent Frederic scored the winner, and Adam Henrique added an empty-netter in Edmonton’s win at Madison Square Garden.
  • New York has gone 180:00 without a home goal to start 2025–26, becoming the first NHL team ever shut out in its first three home games.
  • The streak is the second-longest season-opening home drought in league history, trailing only the 1928–29 Pittsburgh Pirates’ 187:19.
  • Despite the results, the Rangers outshot Edmonton 30–22 and led 5-on-5 high-danger chances 11–3, but they remain 0-for-7 on the home power play as fans booed failed opportunities.
  • The loss drops New York to 2–3; they visit Toronto on Thursday before their next home chance to end the drought against Minnesota on Monday.