May 3, 2021; New York, New York, USA; The New York Rangers leave the ice following a 6-3 loss to the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden on May 03, 2021 in New York City. With the loss the Rangers were eliminated for playoff contention. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett/POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Rangers were eliminated from the playoffs Monday night. The inevitable conclusion to the season should not be looked at as a failure. Rather it’s a learning curve in what will lead to playoff runs and maybe an elusive Stanley Cup Championship.