After a surprising overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks, New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan addressed his team’s early-season approach and playing style.

On the winning goal, Celebrini stole the puck from defensemen Braden Schneider in the corner to the left of the Rangers’ net, took a stride, and fed Smith with a cross-ice pass for a one-timer that beat goalie Igor Shesterkin. Smith finished with two goals and two assists as his four points matched a career-high.

Auston Matthews scored 58 seconds into overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night

The Rangers have wanted to focus on the strength of their defensive game so far this season, but they better turn their attention to offense pronto.

Rangers defenseman Adam Fox did not hold back on his thoughts on New York's showing against the Sharks on Thursday.

Against the Maple Leafs, the Rangers again won the shots-on-goal battle — 29-24, including 10-4 in the third period — and according to Natural Stat Trick, they had more scoring chances (28-21) and more high-danger chances (16-8).

It’s hard to believe that the New York Rangers‘ ninth game of the season against a Western Conference opponent is their most important to date. Tonight, the San Jose Sharks visit Madison Square Garden,