The New York Rangers suffered yet another loss in what has become a cataclysmic jump off a bridge in the last two months. Their record fell to 17-20-1 after initially starting 12-4; they lost 7-4 to the Washington Capitals on Saturday afternoon at Capital One Arena.

New York Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad addressed the trade speculation that has surrounded his name in recent weeks, making it clear that his focus remains on the Rangers' season. In a report published Monday , The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta said that Zibanejad might consider leaving New York if the fit is right.

With his name surfacing in the rumor mill, the Rangers center is more focused on turning his team's season around and improving his play.

The New York Rangers continue to be a team that is making waves in the rumor mill. As Full Press Hockey has reported, the Rangers are open for business under General Manager Chris Drury.

Speaking on Monday's episode of the "32 Thoughts" podcast , Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman backed the claim and also the New York Post's Larry Brooks' harsh report, describing the Rangers’ situation as a “death spiral” since late November.

Mika Zibanejad answers Alex Ovechkin's goal with a score for the Rangers.