Blueshirt Bandwidth #104: Another Opening-Night Shutout. Time to Panic?

Shut out on opening night again. Eric, Chip, and Joe explain why one game against Boston isn't a trend—yet.

By Eric Kohn · Blue Shirt banter

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Blueshirt Bandwidth episode 104 analyzes whether fans should panic following the Rangers' opening-night shutout loss to Boston.
Goaltender Igor Shesterkin kept the game scoreless until Boston scored three goals within 75 seconds late in the third period.
The hosts argue that a single loss against the Bruins is not yet a trend for New York.

The Story in 60 Seconds

In episode 104 of Blueshirt Bandwidth, hosts Eric, Chip, and Joe analyze the New York Rangers' opening-night shutout defeat against the Boston Bruins. The podcast discusses Igor Shesterkin's performance keeping the game scoreless until the final four minutes before Boston scored three quick goals, concluding that one opening loss against a strong opponent is not yet a trend.

Additional topics in the episode include Joonas Korpisalo securing the backup goaltender role after Dylan Garand cleared waivers, Alberts Smits' defensive pairings, and roster decisions influenced by a shortened preseason. The hosts also touch on Scott Morrow's status, general manager Chris Drury's trades, and broader NHL news.

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