It was the Rangers' second consecutive defeat and the fourth loss in their last five home games.

For Ottawa, it was the third consecutive defeat and their 13th straight decision without a victory.

It was the Senators' 10th consecutive defeat over all and their 20th loss in 20 road games.

Still, you could say the Islanders were upset about their second consecutive defeat.

And it was the third consecutive defeat for the Rangers, who are 1-7-4 in their last 12 games.

Without these, Australia probably would have slumped to a third consecutive defeat.

With their third consecutive defeat, the Nets dropped back into last place in the division.

It was the horse's second consecutive defeat after nine straight victories.

They lose to Seattle by 121-119, their third consecutive defeat on the trip.

And the Lakers were trying to avoid their eighth consecutive defeat.