SALT LAKE CITY — The necessary level of desperation has not been where it needs to be with this Rangers team.
Dropping their season-high fourth game of the season Saturday night at Delta Center, the Blueshirts did not have the urgency or the drive to successfully combat a skidding Mammoth team in a 3-2 loss.
The defeat capped the Rangers three-game road trip at a disconcerting 0-3-0.
In a clash between two teams riding multi-game losing streaks, Utah’s energy was palpable in front of their rowdy home crowd.
They were first on pucks more often than not, and their speed was difficult to contain each and every shift.
The Mammoth celebrate a goal during their 3-2 home win over the Rangers on Nov. 22, 2025. NHLI via Getty Images
With the win, the Mammoth snapped a four-game winless streak that included three overtime losses.
Nick DeSimone broke a 2-2 tie at the 7:32 mark of the third period, when the Mammoth defenseman blasted a one-timer that pinballed into the back of the net for the 3-2 Utah lead.
The Rangers celebrate a goal during their loss to the Mammoth NHLI via Getty Images
Artemi Panarin skates with the puck during the Rangers’ Nov. 22 loss to the Mammoth. Imagn Images
The Rangers, who were without captain J.T. Miller and defenseman Will Borgen, had a chance to tie the game once again on a power play in the back-half of the final frame.
But they ultimately went 0-for-2 on the night with the man-advantage.
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Going into the first intermission with 13 saves, on the way to finishing with 30 on the night, Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick denied multiple Utah scoring opportunities off the rush.