Edmonton Oilers vs. New York Rangers: Game Highlights (1:14)Edmonton Oilers vs. New York Rangers: Game Highlights (1:14)
“I don’t know whether to laugh or cry,” Zibanejad said after a 2-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. “I honestly don’t know.”
The previous longest in the modern era among teams that still exist was 155:17 by the Florida Panthers in 2001.
“This is a unique start to a season,” captain J.T. Miller said. “It sucks that we had a couple games where we feel like we’ve really thrown a lot at the other team and we’re not getting rewarded.”
Artemi Panarin had an early chance all alone in front against Edmonton that was stopped by Stuart Skinner. Will Cuylle also got the puck on net after an Oilers turnover only to be turned aside, and fourth-liners Adam Edstrom and Matt Rempe had quality opportunities on the edge of the crease.
None of those shots made it over the goal line, and a couple of other attempts rang off the crossbar and out.
“We have two crossbars that go crossbar or post that goes right by the goal line,” Zibanejad said. “I think we’re creating lots of chances. I think there’s enough high-danger chances that we’re creating, but we’re not scoring. Simple.”
“You’re dying to give the fans a reason to cheer,” Carrick said. “They support us every night hugely here. Obviously they want to come and see goals. That’s the frustrating part.”
“It’s on us to make sure that the mindset stays the same in here and we don’t go off the grid to find something,” Miller said. “We need to stay the course. Over time, results will come.”
Edmonton Oilers vs. New York Rangers: Game Highlights (1:14)Edmonton Oilers vs. New York Rangers: Game Highlights (1:14)
Sam Carrick almost scored with 2:31 left, but Skinner flashed his glove to make the save.
Edmonton Oilers vs. New York Rangers: Game Highlights (1:14)