Rozsival would see the ice for two shifts in the second period but could not stay in the game. As a result, the Rangers were forced to play the remainder of the game with five defensemen, a recipe for disaster against a team as talented offensively as the Sabres.
During the second period, Rozsival played two shifts on the ice but was unable to continue playing. Consequently, the Rangers had to finish the game with five defensemen, which put them at a disadvantage against an offensive-minded team such as the Sabres.