The New York Rangers kick off a four-game road trip Sunday against the Calgary Flames with their season already at a crossroads.

The floundering Rangers have managed just one win in their last six games and are coming off a dispiriting 6-5 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.

Admittedly, the Rangers looked past the Sharks, who had yet to win a game this season.

"Not ready to play," captain J.T. Miller said. "Didn't really respect our opponent."

How bad was their performance? The Rangers fell behind 2-0 in the early going, trailed 3-1 at the first intermission, rallied and surrendered a lead, came up with another comeback to tie the game and then fell in extra time.

It was a result that had best be a wake-up call for the veteran-laden team which believes it is a Stanley Cu

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