Rangers Draw the Short Straw in Home Opener Schedule

The NHL's schedule release brought good news for most contenders, but the Rangers got dealt a brutal hand for their home opener. New York finds itself in a position that could set the tone for their entire season before fans even settle into their seats at Madison Square Garden. The early schedule matchup raises questions about how the Rangers will respond to adversity right out of the gate, and whether this disadvantage becomes a rallying point or a warning sign of things to come.