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Jonathan Quick Pulled Early as Rangers Suffer Crushing Defeat
New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick had a night to forget at madison Square Garden on Wednesday, January 15, 2026, being pulled from the net midway through the second period after conceding six goals on just 17 shots. The Rangers ultimately lost to the Ottawa Senators in a decisive defeat, continuing a troubling trend for the Metropolitan Division team.
Rangers Struggle from the Outset
The game quickly turned sour for the Rangers, with the senators scoring a power-play goal within the first three minutes.The first period ended with a lopsided score of 4-0 in favor of Ottawa. The Rangers’ struggles continued into the second period,culminating in Thomas Chabot extending the lead to 6-0,prompting the decision to replace Quick with Spencer Martin.
Quick’s Performance and Recent Challenges
The 39-year-old Quick stepped into the starting role following an injury to Igor Shesterkin. Prior to Wednesday’s game, Quick had maintained a .898 save percentage and a 2.80 goals-against
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