In Monday’s 4-2 loss to Seattle, he was ineffective again skating alongside Noah Laba and Brennan Othmann — although Othmann provided a brief early spark after being recalled from AHL Hartford.

How would they respond to Saturday’s humiliating loss in Boston, when they became the first team to allow 10 goals in a game this season? Basically, just like they have all season: With a loss.

The Rangers hit rock bottom Saturday in Boston — or at least, they hope that was rock bottom.