New York Rangers coach Mike Sullivan provided clarity on the decision to scratch Brennan Othmann before the Olympic break.

The New York Rangers host the Carolina Hurricanes after Alexis Lafreniere's two-goal game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Rangers' 6-5 loss.

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Rookie Brandon Bussi made 16 saves for his second shutout, Andrei Svechnikov gave Carolina an early lead in the first period and the Hurricanes topped the New York Rangers 2-0 on Thursday night to extend their points streak to 10 games.

It was another game, and another shutout loss for the floundering New York Rangers. Their 2-0 shutout setback on Thursday evening against the Carolina Hurricanes represented the seventh time this season that they’ve failed to find the back of the net on home ice,

Rookie Brandon Bussi made 16 saves for his second shutout, Andrei Svechnikov gave Carolina an early lead in the first period and the Hurricanes topped the New York Rangers 2-0 on Thursday night to extend their points streak to 10 games.

J.T. Miller on the message to the Rangers heading into the Olympic break: "I don't know. We just need to enjoy or take time – I literally don't know. Come back with a better mindset I guess" pic.twitter.com/aKcb5M2KYz Yet again, Miller was at a loss for words. And that didn’t sit well with NHL insider Elliotte Friedman.

The New York Rangers have named price tags for both Vincent Trocheck and Braden Schneider as the trade deadline nears.