The defending Stanley Cup champions opened their season with a setback, falling to the Rangers in a hard-fought road game. Despite their recent success, the team struggled to maintain momentum early in the matchup, ultimately leaving the ice with a loss. The defeat marks a challenging start to the campaign for a franchise aiming to defend its title. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how the team responds after this early-season stumble.

The Backcheck: Bolts season opener ends in road loss to Rangers  NHL.com