Ugly flashback among key Rangers takeaways in 7-1 loss to Devils

The New York Rangers suffered a heavy 7-1 defeat against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday at Prudential Center. Despite a competitive opening period, a late first-period turnover led to an Evan Rodrigues goal, triggering a second-period collapse where New Jersey scored three rapid goals. Rangers starting goaltender Dylan Garand was pulled after conceding four goals on 13 shots, with replacement Spencer Martin conceding three more.

Jim Cerny argues that the blowout resembled the defensive breakdowns and disconnected play from the Rangers' previous two disappointing seasons. Among few highlights for New York, Pavel Dorofeyev ended a six-game goal drought with a third-period power-play goal, while Luke Hughes registered two goals for New Jersey.