The New York Rangers have a problem that can no longer be ignored. The team is not performing at Madison Square Garden. Generally, playing at home in the NHL is an advantage for teams, but the Blueshirts’ record at MSG is concerning. Beyond the pride of winning in front of your fans, they must start earning points to avoid uphill playoff series. The Rangers need simple, executable solutions to recover their good feelings at home. Tuesday, New York had a tough game against the Dallas Stars, which resulted in a 3-2 overtime win for the Rangers. Even so, Mike Sullivan’s team has recorded no fewer than eight losses at home. The concerning symptom is in the offense. There is too much searching for the extra pass and not enough decisiveness in front of the net. The keep it simple approach works for a reason. More quality shots, more traffic in front of the goalie, second chances and rebounds that turn into “ugly” but valuable goals. The Garden has always been a disadvantage for opponents, but nowadays it seems the
