PULL THEDID THE RANGERS PULL THE GOALIE TOO LATE AGAINST CAROLINA?
FEB 5, 2026 · MADISON SQUARE GARDEN · THE GAUNTLET
FINALCAR 2, NYR 0
AFTER 2CAR 1, NYR 0
REAL PULLNYR 1:40
MODELWHISTLE 9.4%
REAL ONE8.8%
GRADEFAIR
SHOTSCAR 43, NYR 16
The Rangers pulled a little late, by the model. Quick went to the bench with 1:40 left, down one. With 3:40 left, the best call on the board was AT THE NEXT WHISTLE, 9.4% to win; the real pull was worth 8.8%, graded FAIR. Carolina hit the empty net with 0:54 left. Carolina won 2-0.
THE MODEL'S CALL
The call the Rangers faced with 3:40 left, down one, and each option's chance to win by the model.
| WIN % | CALL |
|---|---|
| 9.4 | AT THE NEXT WHISTLE BEST |
| 9.1 | PULL HIM NOW |
| 8.8 | WAIT UNTIL 1:30 REAL |
THE REAL CALL
QUICK STAYED IN UNTIL 1:40, THEN CAME OUT ON THE FLY.
THE LAST FIVE MINUTES
| 1:40 | QUICK TO THE BENCH. NYR GOES 6 ON 5. |
| 0:54 | STAAL SCORES. CAR 2, NYR 0. |
TIMEOUTS
Neither team called its timeout.
WHAT HAPPENED
THE RANGERS SCORED NOTHING IN THE THIRD, CAROLINA SCORED ONE, AND CAROLINA WON 2-0.