When it goes bad, it goes bad. The Rangers are getting humiliated by the Sharks. They trail 6-1 in the second period. Relax. It’s only Game 3 of 82. They are playing a higher powered offense a night after grinding their way past the Kings.
Of much bigger concern is the status of Rick Nash. Early in the game, he was on the receiving end of a dangerous Brad Stuart elbow to the head. The Shark defenseman received two minutes for the cheap shot. Nash took eight more shifts during the first period but hasn’t returned since. The team confirmed that he’s done for the night.
It’s one thing taking it on the chin. Quite another for the team to lose its top finisher to another potential head injury. During Nash’s first season, he missed four games due to a concussion. It’s definitely worrisome. If it’s another one, that would be two in eight months. They won’t know the full extent of the injury until tomorrow. Let’s keep our fingers crossed.