Rangers Show Patience and Resilience While Adapting to New Defensive Structure

The Rangers lost to Columbus despite having more shot attempts, displaying patience with their evolving defensive strategy.
Keeping opponents under 35 even-strength shot attempts gives the Rangers a chance at earning points.
In their Arizona home opener, the Rangers used their new 1-3-1 and neutral zone tactics to hold the Coyotes to 34 even-strength attempts in a 2-1 win.
The Rangers preserved their one-goal lead against Arizona despite facing tough challenges like a two-minute 5-on-3 and a penalty shot.
The Rangers have shown resilience while adapting to a new defensive system this season.