After spending a big part of February at home, the New York Rangers now face a crucial stretch of six games on the road. Entering Wednesday night’s action, the Rangers are 8-9-3. They are in sixth place, six points behind the tied for fourth-place Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers. With a limited 56 game schedule, the Rangers must do well to stay in contention for a playoff spot, especially in the loaded East Division.
The New York Rangers head to New Jersey to start their road trip
The Devils are coming off a 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.