Kings spoil Reimer’s debut, Rangers’ home win streak with 6-3 victory

The Los Angeles Kings handed the New York Rangers their first home losing streak of the season, ending a six-game winning run at Madison Square Garden, as James Reimer’s debut with the team proved to be a disaster. Reimer, who had just signed with the Rangers earlier in the day after a brief stint in Hartford, allowed three goals in the first period on nine shots, looking far from his best as a New York goaltender.

The Kings scored three times in the opening period, taking a 3-1 lead at the half, before extending their lead to a 6-3 victory. Rangers' defenseman Taylor Ward opened the scoring just 1:15 into the game, but the Kings responded quickly, with Brandt Clarke, Drew Doughty, Mikey Anderson, and Joel Edmundson all scoring for the visitors.

Dennis Schneidler and Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Rangers failed to score in the first 12-plus minutes and struggled against the Kings' rapid start, with J.T. Miller, Adam Fox, and Tye Kartye adding to the Kings' tally. While the Rangers have a five-day break to work on their defensive issues, they will face Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers, who have NHL scoring leader McDavid, at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.