If Peter Laviolette expects things to change from his perch behind the bench, then the head coach might want to do something differently.

The Chicago Blackhawks handed the New York Rangers another brutal loss on Monday night. It was a close 2-1 scoreline at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. However, New York was largely lifeless once again.

Despite the evidence increasingly suggesting otherwise, Peter Laviolette remains adamant that his Rangers already have what is needed to accomplish their goals.

Monday's loss marked the Rangers’ eighth in their last 10 games, a stretch that sandwiches the departure of captain Jacob Trouba to Anaheim via trade and its aftermath, as well as the extension of superstar goaltender Igor Shesterkin.

Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette reacted to his team's massive win over the Canadiens to end a five-game skid.

Every week, The Maven opens his column for questions about the Blueshirts. The following gem comes via Sid Melton of Troy, N.Y.

The Rangers concluded a lackluster five-game homestand with their second straight loss to a sub-.500 team, with Monday's 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Blackhawks the most disappointing result of the bunch.

The Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers faced off in an Original Six game at Madison Square Garden. The Blackhawks came into the game on a six-game losing streak and were looking to snap it.