Rangers Blow Late Lead in Disheartening OT Defeat to Avalanche

DENVER: The Rangers had a solid game going, but things took a turn late. They were leading until the Avalanche scored a goal with just over a minute left in the third period. That goal really took the wind out of their sails.

They ended up losing 3-2 in overtime after Devon Toews scored just over four minutes into the extra period. It was a tough pill to swallow, especially since they were looking for their first three-game win streak since mid-November.

The Rangers had been playing well, limiting the Avalanche to just a handful of shots in each period. They were doing a great job keeping Colorado at bay and even managed to force 14 turnovers. Sam Carrick scored a shorthanded goal in the first period, and Adam Edstrom added another in the second to give them the lead.

With key players like Filip Chytil and Chris Kreider back in the lineup, the Rangers seemed to be finding their groove again after a rough patch earlier this season. But that late goal from the Avs changed everything, and it was a tough way to end the night for New York.