Rangers' Brutal 10-Shot Night & Mika's 1,000th Game | Rangers vs. Leafs: Who's the Bigger Disappointment?

The New York Rangers hit a new low — just 10 shots on goal in a loss to Ottawa, on the same night they honored Mika Zibanejad's 1,000th NHL game. Jim Cerney breaks it all down on this week's Rink Rap from Forever Blue Shirts.

Then, Nick Alberga from Leafs Nation and NHL Network Radio joins to tackle the big question: Who's the bigger disappointment this season — the Rangers or the Toronto Maple Leafs? And more importantly, which franchise can flip things around faster this offseason?

Plus: Dylan Garand's impressive NHL debut, Drew Fortescue signing his entry-level contract, Adam Sikora's recall, the draft lottery picture, and whether the Rangers should be rooting against themselves down the stretch.

🎙️ Guest: Nick Alberga (@TheGoldenMuzzy) — Leafs Nation / NHL Network Radio

📅 Live Event Alert: We're planning a live broadcast from Mustang Harry's in NYC on April 4th — between the Rangers afternoon game and the NY Sirens' first-ever PWHL game at Madison Square Garden. Details coming soon!

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro / Welcome back

00:16 - Jim's West Coast trip to Palm Springs

02:00 - Joshua Tree National Park & long winter recap

02:52 - Thanks to Lou Orlando for filling in

03:09 - Introducing today's guest: Nick Alberga

04:09 - Segment 1: Rangers news & quick hits

06:01 - Rangers Centennial season ceremonies

07:27 - Mika Zibanejad's 1,000th NHL game celebration

09:28 - Rangers' dismal effort vs. Ottawa (Centennial night faceplant)

11:54 - Just 10 shots on goal — near-record futility

13:22 - Dave Maloney goes off on MSG Network

15:31 - Fans rooting for Rangers to LOSE (tankathon mode)

16:53 - Draft lottery picture: Rangers tied for 2nd-worst record

17:43 - Igor Shesterkin's strong play since return from injury

18:40 - Dylan Garand's NHL debut breakdown

20:00 - Dylan Garand vs. Jonathan Quick going forward

21:20 - Adam Sykora recalled from Hartford

22:49 - Drew Fortescue signs entry-level deal

25:52 - Rangers' final three weeks: what matters

27:37 - Segment 2: Nick Alberga joins — Rangers vs. Leafs disappointment debate

28:10 - Who's the bigger disappointment: Rangers or Maple Leafs?

30:33 - Austin Matthews under fire in Toronto

32:50 - JT Miller as Rangers captain: has it worked?

34:00 - Nick's take on JT Miller's history of being moved

36:59 - How quickly can each team rebuild?

38:17 - Vincent Trocheck not traded at the deadline — right call?

40:56 - Rangers vs. Leafs Wednesday in Toronto — both want to lose

41:26 - Which team can turn it around faster?

43:53 - Craig Berube's future in Toronto / Peter Laviolette mention

46:10 - Segment 3: Closing thoughts & playoff picture for other teams

47:17 - April 4th live event at Mustang Harry's in NYC

48:54 - Who don't Rangers fans want in the playoffs?

50:10 - Columbus, Detroit, Ottawa as rising threats

51:47 - Pittsburgh surging under Dan Muse (former Rangers assistant)

53:22 - Do Rangers fans still hate the Penguins/Flyers enough to care?

54:06 - Ping pong ball history: 2019-2020 draft lottery recap

55:01 - Wrap up & subscribe reminder

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