10 Thoughts: Habs Concede 4-3 Loss to the Rangers
The Habs had the lead for the majority of Saturday's game against the Rangers thanks to a quick start.
However, New York scored three quick goals in the third, and the Canadiens couldn't hold on. After their season-opening loss, the Habs had won four straight games and were facing the rejuvenated New York Rangers.
The team was missing three players: Kirby Dach, Patrik Laine, and Kaiden Guhle, due to injuries. The absence of Guhle was particularly felt, but the Rangers were the better team on the night.
They pressed longer and harder than the Habs and defended better in the defensive zone, ultimately leading to the Habs' 4-3 loss.
The stark reality is that the Rangers were the better team on the night.
Author's summary: Habs lose 4-3 to Rangers despite early lead.