After sweeping a four game set against the New Jersey Devils last week, the Rangers will look to continue their playoff push with a critical game in Uniondale against the New York Islanders. In spite of earning eight standings points due to their four game sweep, the Blueshirts failed to gained ground on the Boston Bruins in the race for the 4th and final playoff spot in the MassMutual East Division. With Boston winning four consecutive games on their own, two of which came against the Islanders, time is running out for the Blueshirts.
However, the Islanders have emerged as a potential longshot candidate for David Quinn’s squad to catch in the standings.