The New York Rangers have won four of their last five and are now just three points behind the Bruins for the final playoff spot in the East. Two of those wins have came at the expense of the Flyers whom they’ve outscored 17-3 in those contests.
It’s been a difficult year for the Blueshirts as they continue to deal with adversity. From last season’s top scoring defenseman Tony DeAngelo hitting a self destruct button to Artemi Panarin’s 9 game hiatus after a politically motivated allegation, the ride has been bumpy. Injuries, COVID, and slumps threatened to derail the season.