Apr 25, 2021; New York, New York, USA; Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers is surrounded by teammates after he scored a hat trick in the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at Madison Square Garden on April 25, 2021 in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Elsa/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Rangers took to the ice knowing that the Boston Bruins had lost to the Penguins and that meant a win and they would draw to within four points. It’s arguable that that was the incentive that they needed, but they did a good job in beating a resilient Buffalo Sabres team 6-3.