Rangers Catch Perfect Olympic Break Lifeline

The Rangers limp into the NHL's Olympic break with injuries piling up and points slipping away faster than a bad power play. Front offices around the league whisper about a roster that's talented but fragile, especially after key losses exposed defensive cracks that even Peter Laviolette can't tape over. This three-week pause from February 5 to 25 offers the Blueshirts a chance to heal and regroup before the playoff push intensifies, but they know rivals like the Hurricanes won't wait around.