Overview

• New York surrendered multi-goal advantages in consecutive 5-4 losses, falling in overtime to the Bruins after leading 4-1 and then losing to the Islanders after a 4-2 edge through two periods.
• Players and staff voiced concern about late-game lapses, with Mike Sullivan stressing standards and momentum control and veterans like Adam Fox and Vincent Trocheck calling for better game management.
• Depth goaltenders were in net for the third-period swings, including Dylan Garand allowing three goals on 10 shots against the Islanders after replacing Jonathan Quick, highlighting questions behind Igor Shesterkin and Quick.
• Camp standouts are strengthening roster competition, led by Noah Laba’s four assists in three games and Gabe Perreault’s team-leading two goals, with Brett Berard, Brennan Othmann and PTO forward Conor Sheary also trending up.
• The Rangers are 1-1-1 with 13 goals through three preseason games, with a return matchup at UBS Arena on Monday and the regular-season opener set for Oct. 7 against the Penguins.