The Rangers lost 5-3 to the Buffalo Sabres, ending their successful homestand with a disappointing 5-2 loss. The team was held without a single shot on goal for over 18 of the final 20 minutes. Ryan McLeod scored the first goal in 16 games for Buffalo, but the home team managed to take control of the game. Alexis Lafrenière scored his first goal of the season and his 13th point on the power play. The game ended with three unanswered goals in the third period.