SALT LAKE CITY \u2014 The necessary level of desperation has not been where it needs to be with this Rangers team.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The defeat capped the Rangers three-game road trip at a disconcerting 0-3-0.<\/p>\n
In a clash between two teams riding multi-game losing streaks, Utah\u2019s energy was palpable in front of their rowdy home crowd. <\/p>\n
They were first on pucks more often than not, and their speed was difficult to contain each and every shift.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Mammoth celebrate a goal during their 3-2 home win over the Rangers on Nov. 22, 2025. NHLI via Getty Images<\/p>\n
With the win, the Mammoth snapped a four-game winless streak that included three overtime losses.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Rangers celebrate a goal during their loss to the Mammoth NHLI via Getty Images<\/p>\n
Artemi Panarin skates with the puck during the Rangers\u2019 Nov. 22 loss to the Mammoth. Imagn Images<\/p>\n