While the New York Rangers’ overtime win over the Capitals was vital to their playoff hopes and Mika Zibanejad’s five goal outburst was the single greatest regular season performance in franchise history, tonight’s contest with the Devils is no less important.
The Rangers must win tonight if they expect to continue to contend for a playoff position. That means avoiding any emotional letdown after Thursday’s big victory.
The key question is who will be in goal for New York. That was answered late today. It will be Igor Shesterkin who is ready to go after missing just under two weeks with a rib fracture suffered in a car accident.