SALT LAKE CITY — The only thing that’s been keeping the Rangers afloat in the early days of the season has been their amazing form on the road. Before they began this three-game swing through Vegas and the Rockies, they had won nine of their first 11 games (9-1-1).

But they have come back to earth on the road on this trip, and now they are sinking.

Nick DeSimone’s goal at 7:32 of the third period broke a tie and propelled the Utah Mammoth to a 3-2 victory on Saturday night that left the Rangers 0-for-3 on the trip and sent them to a season-high fourth straight loss.

DeSimone’s shot from the right point through traffic deflected off something and got by Jonathan Quick (31 saves) for the go-ahead goal.

The Rangers (10-11-2) had a chance to tie it when Logan Cooley tripped Jonny Brodzinsk

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