May 8, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Rangers right wing Vitali Kravtsov (74) smiles at teammates after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Rangers will once again be sitting on the sidelines when the NHL playoffs begin this weekend. That makes four years in a row that the Ranger faithful will have to find rooting interest in some other team to make the most of the best sports tournament in the world. But what can be taken away from the 2021 season that many see as a major disappointment?