It’s a quiet night in the NHL, one of the last of this hockey season. When it comes to scoreboard watching, there are no games that can affect the New York Rangers and their fans. It’s a good opportunity to see what is ahead for the Blueshirts and their playoff rivals.
Realistically, there are five teams vying for the playoffs spots in the Eastern Conference who are direct competitors with the Blueshirts. We are going to assume that Washington, Philadelphia, Boston, Tampa and Toronto are all assured of playoffs spots and are not within reach of the Rangers.