Artemi Panarin of the New York Rangers reacts as the Carolina Hurricanes celebrate an empty net goal during the third period at Madison Square Garden on November 4, 2025 Getty Images

Eleven minutes and 57 seconds. That represents the crumb of time the Rangers have played with a lead through their first six games at Madison Square Garden after they were shut out for a fourth time in a 3-0 loss to the Hurricanes on Tuesday night to remain winless on home ice in the 2025-26 campaign.

Is it time to blow it out of proportion yet?

“It’s not really cute anymore,” captain J.T. Miller said. “It’s been 14 games.”

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