New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette admired his goalkeepers' effort "Quicky made some unbelievable saves in the second period..."
New York City, N.Y: Jonathan Quick tied on the cape and played hero for the Blueshirts through two frames of circus-like hockey.
The Oilers entered the contest 1-8-0 when trailing after 1 period. They were behind after 20 minutes for the 10th time this season. Blake Wheeler finished a no-look behind the back, behind-the-net pass from Mika Zibanejad.
What looked like another vintage Jonathan Quick performance broke down and burst in flames in the third period. The Rangers surrendered 3 goals in a 3:19 span. Even so, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl were held scoreless.
No. 32 lost his first regulation contest of the season, tacking a single digit onto his immaculate 9-0-1 record.
Jacob Trouba believed the 37-year-old goalkeeper was the team's only chance tonight, "He was the only reason we were in it to start the third so you look at the full 60 minutes it’s not how we want to play. "
Peter Laviolette concurred with the team captain, "Quicky made some unbelievable saves in the second period to mask [low production]...He gave us a chance."
The Rangers lost their 8th regulation game of the season, and remain at the top of the Metropolitan Division. Igor Shesterkin will likely start in net tomorrow for the Rangers against the Buffalo Sabres.