Here are today’s news and links:
Rangers News:
Highlights: NYI 4, NYR 2 (5:04 video via NHL.com)
Game Recap: A three goal first period out of the Islanders was too much for the Blueshirts to overcome as the they came to within a goal of tying things up, but were unable to do so before the Islanders put the game away with a late empty net tally (CBS)
Andrew Battifarano discusses the objectionable hit against Vincent Trocheck just prior to the empty net goal that could have been called a boarding penalty, but was not (NY Post)
Colin Stephenson points to Adam Fox’s strong play as of late occurring just in time for the playoffs (Newsday)
Vincent Mercogliano offers his takeaways from the Rangers’ defeat against the Islanders (LoHud)
Around the NHL:
New Jersey Devils’ forward Jack Hughes will miss the remainder of the season to undergo shoulder surgery (NBC Sports)
The Washington Capitals earned a 2-1 road victory over the Detroit Red Wings to reclaim the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race (Sportsnet)