This season held plenty of positives for the New York Rangers, yet ultimately, they fell short of their initial objective when they convened last September. Defenseman Adam Fox succinctly acknowledged this disappointment following their elimination in a Game 6 loss to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final.
For a team that appeared poised for Stanley Cup glory at various junctures throughout the season, this outcome is undeniably disheartening. Instead of reaching the final round, they find themselves two wins shy, reminiscent of their defeat two years prior against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the conference final.
Adam Fox reiterated the team’s ambition, stating their aim from training camp was to claim the Cup, a sentiment echoed by his teammates and coach. Despite achieving remarkable milestones such as franchise records in wins and points, as well as securing the Presidents’ Trophy, they leave the season empty-handed in terms of championships.
Mika Zibanejad summed up the prevailing sentiment with a sense of desolation, expressing that this outcome is far from what they envisioned.