NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 30: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers in action against the Washington Capitals during their game at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
The New York Rangers tragic number is one, meaning that they could be out of the playoff race as early as tonight. All it would take is one point gained by the Boston Bruins or one point lost by the Blueshirts and it’s four straight seasons without the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Rangers are shorthanded going into the game with Jacob Trouba, Chris Kreider, Ryan Lindgren and Brett Howden all out and Artemi Panarin a question after missing practice.