The temptations for the New York Rangers to keep their roster intact for a run at a playoff spot are certainly there.
Rick Nash turning in back-to-back two-goal games. Pavel Buchnevich continuing to develop into a legitimate offensive threat in his second NHL season. Michael Grabner is producing away, hitting the 20-goal mark on the season seemingly with ease. And of course, Henrik Lundqvist is playing as well as ever.
The Rangers had rebounded from a 0-4-1 stretch with two straight wins, before Saturday’s 3-1 loss to white-hot Colorado.