The New York Rangers didn't enjoy their stay at Joe Louis Arena.
Following New York's 1-0 overtime win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, the Rangers took to the microphones to voice their frustrations with the ice quality in the opposition's barn.
"I know the ice was the same for both teams, but the quality of the ice today was just horrendous," Rangers coach Alain Vigneault told reporters. "When you can't put two passes together because the puck is bouncing all over the place, it makes it very hard on players who have some skill and to put that skill on display."
It was a sleepy game between the two sides, with the game featuring a single goal and a combined 40 shots. Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist turned aside all 21 shots he faced for his 61st career shutout.
Rangers forward Chris Kreider doubled down on the ice accusations, calling the playing surface "garbage," according to Steve Zipay of Newsday.
It is the final season in the iconic arena for the Red Wings, home to the club since 1979. The club will head to its new digs, the Little Caesars Arena, at the start of next season.
Unfortunately for the Rangers, their due one more visit in Detroit this year, as the two sides link up in Michigan on March 12.
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