New York Rangers and head coach Mike Sullivan faced a frustrating night on Thursday as his team fell 5-4 in overtime to the San Jose Sharks, dropping their record to 3-4-1.

The loss marked San Jose’s first win of the season and extended New York’s struggles at home, where they have now lost all five games at Madison Square Garden. Fans on Broadway have watched their team start the season slower than expected, despite high expectations after last year’s off-season changes.

Offensively, the Rangers finally broke through at home, scoring four goals after managing just one goal in their previous four home games. Igor Shesterkin struggled at times in net, while Will Smith scored twice, including the overtime winner, to seal the Sharks’ victory.

Sullivan acknowledged the loss could serve as a

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