New York legend Henrik Lundqvist was the back-up for the Rangers, who still couldn't beat the Canes, even with Igor Shesterkin in net. But goaltending wasn't the problem for a Rangers team that wasn't quite ready for primetime.
Two and a half weeks into the pandemic-abbreviated 2020 season, 74 players have made their major league debuts. All had to celebrate the moment with loved ones from afar.
If the NHL's return-to-play protocols are followed, Jake Muzzin will miss at least Games 3 and 4 of Toronto's series against Columbus because of a casual crosscheck that has become commonplace in today's NHL.