Whatever slim chances exist that Drury decides to keep the 2024-25 iteration of the Original Six franchise intact took a hit with the Rangers’ 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes in Sunday’s matinee at the Garden. The Rangers (16-16-1) have lost three out of four, 12 out of 16, and dating back to Oct. 24, 15-out-of-26.

Their 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden counted as the 10th time the Rangers followed a win with a loss this season.

The afternoon started in thunderous applause and ended in boos as the Rangers suffered a brutal 3-1 defeat at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes. Going into this game, the Rangers were riding high after an emotional 3-1 over the Dallas Stars.

The good news is that the Carolina Hurricanes did not allow a goal late in a period against the Rangers like they have done the past couple of games. The bad news is that they allowed one just 17 seconds into the game.