For the first time in more than a month, the New York Rangers showed signs of life in consecutive games. The team is riding high following two straight wins in semi-convincing fashion. The win against the Chicago Blackhawks was not as comprehensive as the one against the Carolina Hurricanes, but as the old adage goes, a w is a w.
As for the team from the capital of Massachusetts, the Boston Bruins expected to be in the mix for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. As the team that finished in second last year and then thoroughly defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in the postseason, Boston had high expectations.