After stunning the Washington Capitals on Thursday in what was arguably the most memorable game at Madison Square Garden in a few years, the New York Rangers must get back down to business against the New Jersey Devils.
While many are still salivating over the five-goal explosion from Mika Zibanejad on Thursday, there is a bigger picture at play.
With the New York Islanders losing to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, the Blueshirts could move a step closer to the wild-card by winning tonight.
The omens are good given that the Rangers at an impressive 19-13-0 have the seventh-best record in the National Hockey League since Christmas, while they are 18-15-2 at Madison Square Garden.