Part 2/8:

In a recent matchup, the Rangers were defeated 5-1 by the Los Angeles Kings. This defeat was quickly followed by another disappointing loss, a 3-2 outcome against the St. Louis Blues on a day when the Rangers needed to show up and at least put in a respectable effort. Coach Peter Laviolette attempted to shake things up with line changes, even demoting star player Chris Kreider to the fourth line. His decision to scratch Capo Caco, who has not exactly been the source of the team's problems, raised eyebrows and questioned his judgment. The reality is, though, that it is not just coaching; it's a lack of effort from the players that defines the Rangers' current plight.