Meanwhile, the remaining Rangers and Delta operators fought their way to the first crash site, where they found the crew.
And the Rangers fought back to within a goal at 7:26 of the second period.
The euphoria did not last long, but the Rangers did fight back to win.
But the Rangers fought to give themselves a chance by scoring twice in the third period and threatening to tie at the end.
The backdrop to the victory was that the Rangers, in what may or may not be laudable behavior, fought first, asked questions later.
The Rangers got 12 hits - 11 singles - and fought back from a 2-0 deficit with a three-run first.
High Rangers had fought no more than fifteen, that night.
Despite all their injuries, the Rangers (30-30-4-4) are still fighting to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in five seasons.
The Rangers fought bravely, considering they were outnumbered and their numbers were falling quickly.
"I tried to speak to them, for Mohawks and Rangers fight side by side."