The Rangers say that poor play, exacerbated by outside noise, led to Peter Laviolette being fired in a disappointing season.

It stems from New York's decision after last season to waive forward Barclay Goodrow when he still had three years remaining on his contract, followed by the strong attempt to convince former captain Jacob Trouba to waive his modified no-trade clause so he could be moved before July 1.

A year ago, the New York Rangers were starting a playoff run to the Eastern Conference final and did not clean out their lockers until June.

The Dodgers' relievers helped the team earn a 1-0 win over the Rangers Sunday after Tyler Glasnow was pulled in the fifth inning due to cramps.

Glasnow exits with leg cramps one pitch into the fifth inning, but six Dodgers relievers hold the Rangers scoreless and Freddie Freeman delivers the game-winning RBI in a 1-0 win.