Overview

• Mika Zibanejad was a late scratch from the Rangers' lineup due to illness, forcing the team to go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen.
• The Rangers have lost three consecutive games, marking their worst skid of the season.
• Despite outshooting the Blues, the Rangers lost 5-2, with Blues goalie Jordan Binnington making 40 saves.
• Jordan Kyrou of the Blues scored three goals, two of which were off the rush.
• The Rangers' lead in the Metropolitan Division standings has dwindled to just three points.