WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The first week, and the first road trip of the season are in the books for the Rangers, and though the Blueshirts weren’t able to go undefeated, they still can feel pretty good about themselves after completing this trip in Winnipeg.
Looking to start the season 3-0 for the first time since 2015-16, the Rangers instead suffered their first loss Friday night, falling to the Jets when Sam Gagner got behind the Blueshirts defense and beat goaltender Jaroslav Halak with 4:25 remaining to break a tie and send the Jets on their way to a 4-1 victory.
Mark Scheifele scored two goals for the Jets, the second coming on a power play with 1:27 remaining to serve as insurance. Kyle Connor added an empty-net goal with 19.9 seconds left.
